Oklahoma

Beckham

22,410
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Beckham

Beckham, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 19,699. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 22,410.

Its recorded population peaked at 28,991 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 23 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Antelope Hills (Rush Springs), Evans's Column Fight 1868, Canadian River Valley — Kiowa Camp Destruction (November 1868), and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202022,410
201022,119
200019,799
199018,812
198019,243
197015,754
196017,782
195021,627
194022,169
193028,991
192018,989
191019,699
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Beckham

Military engagements that took place in Beckham, Oklahoma.

Battle of Antelope Hills (Rush Springs)
1858
Evans's Column Fight 1868
1868
Canadian River Valley — Kiowa Camp Destruction (November 1868)
1868
Red Hills Skirmish
1869
North Fork of the Red River Battle
1872

Historic places in Beckham

National Register of Historic Places listings in Beckham, Oklahoma.

Beckham County Courthouse
Sayre
Edwards Archeological Site
Carter
Magnolia Service Station
Texola
First National Bank
Erick
Whited Grist Mill
Elk City
Danner, J.W., House
Sayre
Sayre Rock Island Depot
Sayre
Casa Grande Hotel
Elk City
Sayre Downtown Historic District
Sayre
Sayre City Park
Sayre
West Winds Motel
Erick
Sayre Champlin Service Station
Sayre
Storm House
Elk City
Hedlund Motor Company Building
Elk City
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Frequently asked about Beckham

When does Beckham first appear in the US census?
Beckham, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 19,699.
What is the population of Beckham?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Beckham had a recorded population of 22,410.
When did Beckham's population peak?
Beckham's recorded population peaked at 28,991 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Beckham?
5 documented military engagements took place in Beckham, including Battle of Antelope Hills (Rush Springs), Evans's Column Fight 1868, Canadian River Valley — Kiowa Camp Destruction (November 1868).
How many historic places are in Beckham?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Beckham, Oklahoma.
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