Oklahoma

Dewey

4,484
2020 population
1900
first census record
13
census records

About Dewey

Dewey, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1900, when it recorded a population of 8,819. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 4,484.

Its recorded population peaked at 14,132 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 68 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Supply Column Fight 1868, and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20204,484
20104,810
20004,743
19905,551
19805,922
19705,656
19606,051
19508,789
194011,981
193013,250
192012,434
191014,132
19008,819
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Dewey

Military engagements that took place in Dewey, Oklahoma.

Supply Column Fight 1868
1868

Historic places in Dewey

National Register of Historic Places listings in Dewey, Oklahoma.

McAllister House
Seiling
Dewey County Courthouse
Taloga
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Frequently asked about Dewey

When does Dewey first appear in the US census?
Dewey, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1900, with a recorded population of 8,819.
What is the population of Dewey?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Dewey had a recorded population of 4,484.
When did Dewey's population peak?
Dewey's recorded population peaked at 14,132 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Dewey?
1 documented military engagement took place in Dewey, including Supply Column Fight 1868.
How many historic places are in Dewey?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Dewey, Oklahoma.
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