Oklahoma

Creek

71,754
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Creek

Creek, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 26,223. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 71,754.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 10 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Round Mountain (November 19, 1861), Opothleyahola's Flight — Creek Civil War (1861), Battle of Chusto-Talasah (Caving Banks), and 31 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202071,754
201069,967
200067,367
199060,915
198059,016
197045,532
196040,495
195043,143
194055,503
193064,115
192062,480
191026,223
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Creek

Military engagements that took place in Creek, Oklahoma.

Battle of Round Mountain (November 19, 1861)
1861
Opothleyahola's Flight — Creek Civil War (1861)
1861
Battle of Chusto-Talasah (Caving Banks)
1861
Battle of Chustenahlah Dec 26 1861
1861
Battle of Chusto-Talasah Caving Banks
1861
Battle of Caving Banks (Creek Agency)
1862
Shoal Creek
1862
Ingalls Battle
1893
Battle of Ingalls, Ingalls OK Territory
1893
Battle of Ingalls — Dalton Gang
1893

Historic places in Creek

National Register of Historic Places listings in Creek, Oklahoma.

First United Methodist Church of Drumright
Drumright
Bristow Presbyterian Church
Bristow
Drumright Gasoline Plant No. 2
Drumright
Jackson, Barnett, No. 11 Oil Well
Drumright
Wheeler No. 1 Oil Well
Drumright
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Frequently asked about Creek

When does Creek first appear in the US census?
Creek, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 26,223.
What is the population of Creek?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Creek had a recorded population of 71,754.
Were any battles fought in Creek?
10 documented military engagements took place in Creek, including Battle of Round Mountain (November 19, 1861), Opothleyahola's Flight — Creek Civil War (1861), Battle of Chusto-Talasah (Caving Banks).
How many historic places are in Creek?
31 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Creek, Oklahoma.
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