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Velma is a town in Stephens County, in the Duncan metro area.
The community was named for Velma Dobbins, daughter of local merchant
The latitude of Velma is 34.46N. The longitude is -97.673W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,043 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 660.
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$30,341National
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Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Velma demographic reports
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10% of Velma residents report German ancestry, and 14% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Velma ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Velma was $12,010, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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12% of Velma residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Velma, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $287. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $624.
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Stephens County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Velma political report.
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The average commute time for Velma workers is 26 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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