Oklahoma

Atoka

14,143
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Atoka

Atoka, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 13,808. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,143.

Its recorded population peaked at 20,862 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 32 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Boggy Depot (Choctaw Nation), Battle of Middle Boggy Depot, Middle Boggy Depot Second Action, and 17 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,143
201014,182
200013,879
199012,778
198012,748
197010,972
196010,352
195014,269
194018,702
193014,533
192020,862
191013,808
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Atoka

Military engagements that took place in Atoka, Oklahoma.

Skirmish at Boggy Depot (Choctaw Nation)
1863
Battle of Middle Boggy Depot
1864
Middle Boggy Depot Second Action
1864
Muddy Boggy Creek
1864
Skirmish at Middle Boggy Depot
1864
Bill Dalton Killed at Elk, Indian Territory OK
1894

Historic places in Atoka

National Register of Historic Places listings in Atoka, Oklahoma.

Masonic Temple
Atoka
Boggy Depot Site
Atoka
First Oil Well in Oklahoma
Wapanucka
Waddell's Station Site
Wesley
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Frequently asked about Atoka

When does Atoka first appear in the US census?
Atoka, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 13,808.
What is the population of Atoka?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Atoka had a recorded population of 14,143.
When did Atoka's population peak?
Atoka's recorded population peaked at 20,862 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Atoka?
6 documented military engagements took place in Atoka, including Skirmish at Boggy Depot (Choctaw Nation), Battle of Middle Boggy Depot, Middle Boggy Depot Second Action.
How many historic places are in Atoka?
17 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Atoka, Oklahoma.
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