Blackgum
Census-designated place in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma

Blackgum is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, with 47 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 906 ft (276 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Box, 3.1 miles S.
- 47residents (2020 Census)
- 906 ftelevation · 276 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 216 / sq mipopulation density
- 74962ZIP code
About Blackgum
Blackgum is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Blackgum had a population of 47. Oklahoma State Highway 100 passes through the community.
Blackgum had a post office from June 17, 1895, until February 15, 1995. It was named for the blackgum tree.
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Blackgum had 47 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47 |
|---|---|
| Density | 216 per sq mi (83 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blackgum at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Sequoyah County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 47 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6120° N, 94.9921° W |
| ZIP code | 74962 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4006500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blackgum
- Box3.1 mi S
- Redbird Smith3.9 mi SW
- Paradise Hill4.6 mi W
- Evening Shade4.9 mi E
- Notchietown5.7 mi W
- Pinhook Corner7.5 mi SE
- Vian7.6 mi S
- Carlisle7.6 mi S
- Gore8.5 mi SW
- Sour John8.5 mi W
- Cookson8.7 mi NE
- Dwight Mission8.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Blackgum
What county is Blackgum in?
Blackgum is in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Blackgum, OK?
47 people lived in Blackgum at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blackgum, OK?
The ZIP code of Blackgum is 74962.
What is the elevation of Blackgum?
906 feet (276 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blackgum?
Box (3.1 mi), Redbird Smith (3.9 mi), Paradise Hill (4.6 mi), Evening Shade (4.9 mi), Notchietown (5.7 mi).
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