Oklahoma

Cimarron

2,296
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Cimarron

Cimarron, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 5,927. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 2,296.

Its recorded population peaked at 5,927 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 61 percent.

On the ground today, 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20202,296
20102,475
20003,148
19903,301
19803,648
19704,145
19604,496
19504,589
19403,654
19305,408
19203,436
19105,927
Source

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

Historic places in Cimarron

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cimarron, Oklahoma.

Three Entrance Cave Archeological District
Kenton
Camp Nichols
Wheeless
Bat Cave Archeological Site
Kenton
Cedar Breaks Archeological District
Felt
Autograph Rock Historic District
Boise City
Cold Spring and Inscription Rock Historic District
Boise City
Cimarron County Courthouse
Boise City
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Frequently asked about Cimarron

When does Cimarron first appear in the US census?
Cimarron, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 5,927.
What is the population of Cimarron?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cimarron had a recorded population of 2,296.
When did Cimarron's population peak?
Cimarron's recorded population peaked at 5,927 in 1910.
How many historic places are in Cimarron?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cimarron, Oklahoma.
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