Oklahoma

Caddo

26,945
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Caddo

Caddo, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 35,685. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 26,945.

Its recorded population peaked at 50,779 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 47 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Fort Cobb Abandonment, Fort Cobb Skirmish, Battle of Anadarko, and 13 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202026,945
201029,600
200030,150
199029,550
198030,905
197028,931
196028,621
195034,913
194041,567
193050,779
192034,207
191035,685
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Caddo

Military engagements that took place in Caddo, Oklahoma.

Fort Cobb Abandonment
1861
Fort Cobb Skirmish
1869
Battle of Anadarko
1874
Wichita Agency Raid — Kiowa Attack (August 22, 1874)
1874
Anadarko Agency Incident
1874
Cheyenne Outbreak Fight 1875
1875

Historic places in Caddo

National Register of Historic Places listings in Caddo, Oklahoma.

Fort Cobb Site
Fort Cobb
Provine Service Station
Hydro
Rock Mary
Hinton
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Frequently asked about Caddo

When does Caddo first appear in the US census?
Caddo, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 35,685.
What is the population of Caddo?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Caddo had a recorded population of 26,945.
When did Caddo's population peak?
Caddo's recorded population peaked at 50,779 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Caddo?
6 documented military engagements took place in Caddo, including Fort Cobb Abandonment, Fort Cobb Skirmish, Battle of Anadarko.
How many historic places are in Caddo?
13 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Caddo, Oklahoma.
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