Sapulpa, Oklahoma
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Sapulpa is a city in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 19,166 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Creek County[Geographic references#6GR6].
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 48.3 km² (18.7 mi²). 48.3 km² (18.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.11%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 19,166 people, 7,430 households, and 5,357 families residing in the city. The population density was 397.2/km² (1,028.5/mi²). There were 8,114 housing units at an average density of 168.2/km² (435.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.95% White, 3.75% African American, 8.69% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 5.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of the population.There were 7,430 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,245, and the median income for a family was $37,558. Males had a median income of $30,524 versus $21,609 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,266. About 11.5% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.
Political Culture
There is a long standing culture of political and economic corruption in Sapulpa and Creek County. It dates back before statehood when the area was located in Indian Territory. This corrupt culture persists today and is most clearly expressed in the actions and activities of the District Attorney's office for the 24th district in Oklahoma which comprises Creek and Okfuskee counties. The current District Attorney, Max Cook, has been in power for several years now. Max Cook maintains his hold on the county by trumping attempts by opponents who run against him rather than actually having to campaign and by using the legal system as a weapon against those with whom he disagrees or dislikes. He is known to support domestic terrorism and has even employed his position in the legal system as a weapon of domestic terrorism against people based upon race, sexuality, and economic status. His support for domestic terrorism and his position give him an impetus to protect drug dealers and sanction their activities. He has been known to assault citizens in the Creek County Courthouse in Sapulpa when things were not going his way and promotes lying as a way to destroy those he dislikes. He controls the Sapulpa Police Department and the deaths of sveral of his foes have occurred at the hands of those officers who were cleared of any wrongdoing. Max Cook's improper involvement in the trial of former Creek County Judge Donald Thompson has gained the attention of the Attorney General's office and barring any action on that subject Cook is destined to continue his power hold on the 24th district for at least four more years as he had his latest political opponent disqualified on a technicality.External links
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