Cache, Oklahoma

According to the United States Census Bureau, Cache has a total area of {{convert|3.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|3.4|sqmi|km2}} is land and 0.29% is water.

{{US Census population

|1910= 317

|1920= 382

|1930= 425

|1940= 620

|1950= 677

|1960= 1003

|1970= 1106

|1980= 1661

|1990= 2251

|2000= 2371

|2010= 2796

|2020= 2930

|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}

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As of the census of 2010, there were 2,796 people, 1,037 households, and 780 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|795.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,140 housing units at an average density of {{convert|324.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 70.8% White, 2.5% African American, 18.6% Native American (13.45% Comanche),{{cite web|url=http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Comanche.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112084625/http://epodunk.com:80/ancestry/Comanche.html|archive-date=2019-11-12|title=Ancestry Search -Genealogy by City|access-date=2023-08-05}} 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 6.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population.

There were 1,037 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,220, and the median income for a family was $51,840. Males had a median income of $48,672 versus $33,051 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,299. About 10.0% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.

Cache uses the Aldermanic model of municipal government.{{cite web|url=http://www.odl.state.ok.us/almanac/2005/12-muni.pdf |title=Oklahoma Municipal Government |author=Oklahoma Department of Libraries | page=544 }} The city's primary authority resides in the City Council which approves ordinances, resolutions, and contracts.[http://cachegov.com/CodeBook/ch1.pdf Cache, Oklahoma, Municipal Code §1-22] (accessed November 8, 2011) The city is divided into four wards with each ward electing a single city council representative for a four-year term.[http://cachegov.com/CodeBook/ch20.pdf Cache, Oklahoma, Municipal Code §20-1] (accessed November 8, 2011)[http://cachegov.com/CodeBook/ch1.pdf Cache, Oklahoma, Municipal Code §1-20.2] (accessed November 8, 2011) The mayor, who is elected every four years, presides and sets the agenda over the City Council is primarily ceremonial as a head of government.[http://cachegov.com/CodeBook/ch1.pdf Cache, Oklahoma, Municipal Code §1-40.3,40.5] (accessed November 8, 2011) The mayor is the chief executive officer of the executive branch and has the power to prepare an annual budget, appoint heads of departments with city council confirmation, remove or suspend city employees, enforce city ordinances, and grant pardons for city violations with council approval.{{Cite web|url=http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=75805|title=Mayor - Duties as Chief Executive Officer|website=www.oscn.net}}

At the federal level, Cache lies in Oklahoma 4th Congressional district, represented by Tom Cole.{{cite web|url=http://www.oksenate.gov/Senators/images/districts/2002_cong_districts.gif |publisher=Oklahoma House of Senate |title=2002 Congressional Districts |accessdate=2010-05-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528013434/http://www.oksenate.gov/Senators/images/districts/2002_cong_districts.gif |archivedate=2010-05-28 }} In the State Senate, Cache is in District 32 represented by Randy Bass.{{cite web |url=http://www.oksenate.gov/Senators/districts/dist32/dist32_map.pdf |publisher=Oklahoma Senate |title=Senate District 32 |accessdate=2010-05-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527232925/http://www.oksenate.gov/Senators/districts/dist32/dist32_map.pdf |archivedate=2010-05-27 }} In the House, District 63 represented by Don Armes covers the city.{{cite web |url=http://newhouse.lsb.state.ok.us/Documents/Districts/MunicipalityReport.pdf |publisher=Oklahoma House of Representatives |title=Districts by Municipality Report |accessdate=2011-11-08 |page=5 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425152119/http://newhouse.lsb.state.ok.us/Documents/Districts/MunicipalityReport.pdf |archive-date=2012-04-25 |url-status=dead }}

{{main|National Register of Historic Places listings in Comanche County, Oklahoma}}

There are multiple NRHP-listed places in Cache, including:

• Quanah Parker Star House
• Buffalo Lodge
• Ingram House
• Ferguson House
• Boulder Cabin
• Arrastra Site
• Eagle Park

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• Cache Public Schools

• [https://cachechamber.com/ Cache Chamber of Commerce]
• [https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=CA002 "Cache"], Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture

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Category:Cities in Comanche County, Oklahoma

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