Loyal, Oklahoma
| Loyal, Oklahoma | |
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| Town | |
 Location of Loyal, Oklahoma |
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| Coordinates: 35°58′25″N 98°7′9″W / 35.97361°N 98.11917°WCoordinates: 35°58′25″N 98°7′9″W / 35.97361°N 98.11917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kingfisher |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 81 |
| • Density | 1,030.2/sq mi (397.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 73756 |
| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-44300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1095041 |
Loyal is a town in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 81 at the 2000 census.
A large share of the early settlers being natives of Germany caused the original name of Kiel to be selected, after Kiel, in northern Germany. Following American entry into World War I, the name was changed to Loyal due to rampant anti-German sentiment.
Loyal is located at 35°58′25″N 98°07′09″W / 35.973684°N 98.119052°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.1-square-mile (0.26 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 81 people, 35 households, and 22 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,030.2 people per square mile (390.9/km2). There were 43 housing units at an average density of 546.9 per square mile (207.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 81.48% White, 6.17% Native American, 9.88% from other races, and 2.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.88% of the population.
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