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24-511: The Joplin–Miami, MO–KS-OK, Combined Statistical Area (CSA) includes the Miami, Oklahoma micropolitan statistical area, As of 2023, the Joplin-Miami (CSA) estimated population is 235,074. Joplin, MO-KS MSA Joplin, MO-KS MSA Miami, Ok μSA Communities are categorized based on their populations from the 2021 US Population Estimates. The Joplin, MO-KS-OK Combined Statistical Area (CSA)

48-690: A mascot by any other school in the United States. A portion of northern Miami is within the Commerce Public Schools school district. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College was accredited initially in 1925 by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools . In addition to its certificate programs, it has working relationships with other higher education institutions in the state to promote transfers of students seeking four-year college degrees. In 2015

72-606: Is a city in and the county seat of Ottawa County, Oklahoma , United States, founded in 1891. Lead and zinc mining were established by 1918, causing the area's economy to boom. This area was part of Indian Territory . Miami is the capital of the federally recognized Miami Tribe of Oklahoma , after which it is named; the Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma , the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma , the Peoria Tribe of Indians , and

96-542: Is as follows: When Louisiana numbered its state highways in 1921, the entire length of the Jefferson Highway through Louisiana was designated as State Route 1. This route was in effect until the 1955 Louisiana Highway renumbering . When the U.S. Highway System was designated in 1926, the Jefferson Highway was split into four U.S. Highways in Louisiana: US 61 from New Orleans to Baton Rouge (before it

120-576: Is available from Joplin Regional Airport, about 34 miles (55 km) northeast, or Tulsa International Airport, about 85 miles (137 km) southwest. Miami and Ottawa County, together with nearby Delaware County, Oklahoma to the south, attract numerous tourists to the state. These counties combined make up the third-largest tourism destination in the state, following only the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metropolitan areas. Miami

144-724: Is home to the historic Coleman Theatre, located at 103 N. Main St. On April 18, 1929, the 1,600-seat Coleman Theatre enjoyed a grand opening as a luxurious movie theater of the time. Designed by the Boller Bros. , and built by George L. Coleman Sr. at a cost of $ 600,000, the Louis XV interior includes gold leaf trim, silk damask panels, stained glass panels, marble accents, a carved mahogany staircase, Wurlitzer pipe organ, decorative plaster moldings, and bronze railings. While there have been many changes to seeing movies in grand theaters,

168-614: Is located on the Neosho River , and was severely affected by the Great Flood of 1951 . The town has flooded more than two dozen times since the 1990s, most recently during the 2019 Arkansas River floods . Town residents and neighboring Native American groups have objected to maintaining high water levels on the river at Pensacola Dam and its popular vacation area, Grand Lake , on the grounds that when water backs up downstream, it can increase Miami's flooding problems. As of

192-503: Is on Interstate 44 and U.S. Route 69 , and is approximately two miles (3.2 km) from U.S. Route 59 . Pelivan Transit, owned and operated by Grand Gateway EDA & Northeast Oklahoma Tribal Transit Consortium, provides a trolley loop in Miami, as well as certain on-demand bus services. Miami is served by Miami Regional Airport (KMIO; FAA Identifier MIO), with a 5,020-foot (1,530 m) paved runway. Commercial air transportation

216-451: Is served by many different school districts and higher education institutions such as the following:   Missouri School Districts   Colleges and Universities   Kansas School Districts   Oklahoma School Districts As of the census of 2020, there were 204,787 people, 64,286 households, and 44,270 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA

240-602: The Shawnee Tribe . As of the 2020 census , the population was 12,969. The city was founded in an unusual way, compared to other towns established in Indian Territory . Per the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture "... it was settled in a business-like way by men of vision who looked into the future and saw possibilities. It didn't just grow. It was carefully planned." W. C. Lykins petitioned

264-756: The U.S. Congress to pass legislation on March 3, 1891, to establish the town. He met with Thomas F. Richardville, chief of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma , who agreed to meet in turn with the U.S. Indian Commission and the Ottawa Tribe . That meeting resulted in Congress authorizing the secretary of the United States Department of the Interior to approve the townsite purchase from the Ottawa. Lykins, Richardville and Manford Pooler, chief of

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288-478: The 2010 census, there were 13,570 people, 5,315 households, and 3,337 families residing in the city. a one percent decline from 13,704 at the 2000 census. The population density was 1,258.7 inhabitants per square mile (486.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 68.9% white , 1.3% African American , 17.1% Native American , 0.5% Asian , 2% Pacific Islander , 2.1% from other races , and 8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 4.8% of

312-666: The Jefferson Highway was in New Orleans, Louisiana at the intersection of St. Charles Avenue and Common Street. It is marked by a six-foot tall Georgia granite obelisk donated by the New Orleans chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution . The obelisk was installed on April 15, 1918, and it was formally dedicated the following January. The original route (finalized in December 1916) on today's roads

336-845: The National Register of Historical Places, including the George L. Coleman Sr. House , the Miami Marathon Oil Company Service Station , and the Miami Downtown Historic District . Public schools serving most of Miami are managed by the Miami Public Schools school district. The high school is Miami High School, whose mascot is the Wardog. The Wardog is a mascot unique to Miami and has not been adopted as

360-496: The Ottawa, are identified in historical accounts as "fathers of Miami." Lykins' company, the Miami Town Company, bought 588 acres (238 ha) of land from the Ottawa for ten dollars an acre. On June 25–26, 1891 they held an auction of lots. In 1895, Miami incorporated and had more than 800 residents. The discovery of rich deposits of lead and zinc under Quapaw land a few miles north caused Miami to boom. In 1907, at

384-606: The Route 66 roadbed is marked in Miami. It is the capital of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, after which it is named; the Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma , Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Peoria Tribe of Indians , and Shawnee Tribe . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25 km ), of which 0.1 square miles (0.26 km ) (0.82%) is covered by water. Miami

408-672: The building has been preserved and also serves as a venue for live performances. In 1959 a local non-profit community group established the Miami Little Theatre. The community theater group presents five large-scale productions on the Coleman stage every year. In 1983, the Coleman Theatre was placed on the National Register of Historical Places for Ottawa County . Other Miami structures are also listed on

432-685: The population were below the poverty line. In 2020, about one in four residents lived in poverty. Local government in Miami consists of an elected Mayor at-large and four councilmen representing four Wards. As of 2023, the city is represented in the Oklahoma House of Representatives by Republican Steve Bashore , and in the Oklahoma Senate by Republican Micheal Bergstrom . The city lies within Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district , represented by Josh Brecheen since 2023. Miami

456-428: The population. There were 5,315 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 15% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. Single individuals living alone accounted for 31.9% of households and individuals 65 years of age or older living alone accounted for 14.7% of households. The average household size

480-529: The portions that run through Jefferson Parish, Louisiana ; East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana ; Lee's Summit, Missouri ; Osseo, Minnesota ; and Wadena, Minnesota . It was built in the 1910s as part of the National Auto Trail system. Named for President Thomas Jefferson , inspired by the east–west Lincoln Highway , it was nicknamed the "Palm to Pine Highway", for the varying types of trees found at either end. The southern terminus of

504-636: The time of statehood, its population was 1,893. As mining increased and more mills were built, the population more than tripled to 6,802 by 1920. Miami was on the route of the Jefferson Highway established in 1915, with that international road running more than 2,300 miles (3,700 km) from Winnipeg , Manitoba in Canada across the border and to New Orleans , Louisiana. US Route 66 in Oklahoma also passed through Miami. An historic section of

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528-418: The two-year community college had about 2,000 students. Jefferson Highway The Jefferson Highway was an automobile highway stretching through the central United States from New Orleans , Louisiana , to Winnipeg , Manitoba in Canada. The Jefferson Highway was replaced with the new numbered US Highway system in the late 1920s. Portions of the highway are still named Jefferson Highway, including

552-486: Was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.07. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 57.1% from 18 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.8 years. The population was 53.2% female and 46.8% male. The median income for a household in the city was $ 34,561, and the median income for a family was $ 42,313. Males had a median income of $ 32,699 versus $ 25,320 for females. About 14.2% of families and 19.2% of

576-626: Was 93.5% White , 1.5% African American , 1.6% Native American , 1.0% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 1.45% from other races , and 2.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population. For every 100 females there are 95.3 males. The median income for a household in the MSA was $ 37,158, and the median income for a family was $ 44,564. Males had a median income of $ 29,315 versus $ 20,883 for females. https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2010-2020/cities/SUB-EST2020_29.csv Miami, Oklahoma Miami ( / m aɪ ˈ æ m ə / my- AM -ə )

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