Oklahoma

Choctaw

14,204
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Choctaw

Choctaw, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 21,862. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,204.

Its recorded population peaked at 32,144 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 56 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Engagement at Armstrong Academy (Choctaw Nation), Stand Watie's Last Surrender, and 13 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,204
201015,205
200015,342
199015,302
198017,203
197015,141
196015,637
195020,405
194028,358
193024,142
192032,144
191021,862
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Choctaw

Military engagements that took place in Choctaw, Oklahoma.

Engagement at Armstrong Academy (Choctaw Nation)
1864
Stand Watie's Last Surrender
1865

Historic places in Choctaw

National Register of Historic Places listings in Choctaw, Oklahoma.

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Frequently asked about Choctaw

When does Choctaw first appear in the US census?
Choctaw, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 21,862.
What is the population of Choctaw?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Choctaw had a recorded population of 14,204.
When did Choctaw's population peak?
Choctaw's recorded population peaked at 32,144 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Choctaw?
2 documented military engagements took place in Choctaw, including Engagement at Armstrong Academy (Choctaw Nation), Stand Watie's Last Surrender.
How many historic places are in Choctaw?
13 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Choctaw, Oklahoma.
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