Oklahoma

Ellis

3,749
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Ellis

Ellis, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 15,375. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 3,749.

Its recorded population peaked at 15,375 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 76 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Nescutunga (Battle of the Antelope Hills — Second), Cavalry Skirmish at Antelope Hills, Battle of Little Robe Creek, and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20203,749
20104,151
20004,075
19904,497
19805,596
19705,129
19605,457
19507,326
19408,466
193010,541
192011,673
191015,375
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Ellis

Military engagements that took place in Ellis, Oklahoma.

Battle of Nescutunga (Battle of the Antelope Hills — Second)
1858
Cavalry Skirmish at Antelope Hills
1868
Battle of Little Robe Creek
1868
Battle of Little Robe Creek (Red River)
1868
Battle at Mulberry Creek
1869
Lyman's Wagon Train Fight (Red River War)
1874

Historic places in Ellis

National Register of Historic Places listings in Ellis, Oklahoma.

Grand Town Site
Arnett
Ellis County Courthouse
Arnett
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Frequently asked about Ellis

When does Ellis first appear in the US census?
Ellis, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 15,375.
What is the population of Ellis?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Ellis had a recorded population of 3,749.
When did Ellis's population peak?
Ellis's recorded population peaked at 15,375 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Ellis?
6 documented military engagements took place in Ellis, including Battle of Nescutunga (Battle of the Antelope Hills — Second), Cavalry Skirmish at Antelope Hills, Battle of Little Robe Creek.
How many historic places are in Ellis?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Ellis, Oklahoma.
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