IXL (or I.X.L.) is a historical freedmen's town[1] in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States.[2] It is located on Oklahoma State Highway 48, about 9 miles northwest of the county seat of Okemah.[3] Okemah Lake is to its east.[3]
While founded perhaps as early as 1900,[1] it was only incorporated in 2001[4] and had an estimated population of 59 in 2007.[5] The population was still 59 at the time of the 2020 census.[6]
The source of IXL's unusual[7] name is disputed. A 2012 article on the town's website explained that the name derived from Indian Exchange Land, a reference to the town being on Mvskoke land.[8] Other sources claim that the letters were taken from the names of three men.[1][9] Some people think it’s an onomatopoeic boast suggesting "I excel."[10]
This town should not be confused with Oklahoma towns in Kay County and Tillman County which also bears the "IXL" name.[1]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51 | — | |
| 2020 | 59 | 15.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
2020 census
editAs of the 2020 census, IXL had a population of 59. The median age was 47.5 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 28.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 68.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 62.1 males age 18 and over.[12][13]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[14]
There were 31 households in IXL, of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 38.7% were married-couple households, 25.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 32.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[12]
There were 34 housing units, of which 8.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.1%.[12]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 61.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 18.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 2 | 3.4% |
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 "IXL | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture". www.okhistory.org. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: IXL, Oklahoma
- 1 2 "Okemah, Oklahoma to Ixl, Oklahoma". Google Maps. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ↑ "Boundary Changes". Geographic Change Notes: Oklahoma. Population Division, United States Census Bureau. May 19, 2006. Archived from the original on February 6, 2006. Retrieved July 13, 2008.
- ↑ "Table 4. Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Oklahoma: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007". United States Census Bureau, Population Division. July 10, 2007. Archived from the original (CSV) on September 26, 2008. Retrieved July 13, 2008.
- ↑ "IXL (town), Oklahoma". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ↑ Parker, Quentin (2010). Welcome to Horneytown, North Carolina, Population: 15: An insider's guide to 201 of the world's weirdest and wildest places. Adams Media. pp. x. ISBN 9781440507397.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Wallace, William (March 12, 2012). "What does "IXL" mean?". IXL. Archived from the original on June 18, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
- ↑ Horcher, Gary (September 4, 1999). "Oklahoma's Strangely Named Towns: IXL, Oklahoma". KWTV-DT. Archived from the original on December 18, 2001. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- ↑ "50 Strangest Town Names in America (and Where They Came From)". Coleman Andrews, MSN News, July 14, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 7, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
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