Oklahoma

Alfalfa

5,699
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Alfalfa

Alfalfa, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 18,138. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 5,699.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,138 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 69 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Wichita Village (Rush Springs), Battle of the Washita (CO raiders), Bill Doolin Death — Lawson Oklahoma 1896, and 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20205,699
20105,642
20006,105
19906,416
19807,077
19707,224
19608,445
195010,699
194014,129
193015,228
192016,253
191018,138
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Alfalfa

Military engagements that took place in Alfalfa, Oklahoma.

Battle of Wichita Village (Rush Springs)
1859
Battle of the Washita (CO raiders)
1868
Bill Doolin Death — Lawson Oklahoma 1896
1896

Historic places in Alfalfa

National Register of Historic Places listings in Alfalfa, Oklahoma.

Carmen IOOF Home
Carmen
Carmen IOOF Lodge No. 84
Carmen
Cherokee IOOF Lodge No. 219
Cherokee
Cherokee Friends Church
Cherokee
Sod House
Cleo Springs
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Frequently asked about Alfalfa

When does Alfalfa first appear in the US census?
Alfalfa, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 18,138.
What is the population of Alfalfa?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Alfalfa had a recorded population of 5,699.
When did Alfalfa's population peak?
Alfalfa's recorded population peaked at 18,138 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Alfalfa?
3 documented military engagements took place in Alfalfa, including Battle of Wichita Village (Rush Springs), Battle of the Washita (CO raiders), Bill Doolin Death — Lawson Oklahoma 1896.
How many historic places are in Alfalfa?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Alfalfa, Oklahoma.
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