Oklahoma

Garvin

25,656
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Garvin

Garvin, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 26,545. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 25,656.

Its recorded population peaked at 32,445 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 21 percent.

On the ground today, 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202025,656
201027,576
200027,210
199026,605
198027,856
197024,874
196028,290
195029,500
194031,150
193031,401
192032,445
191026,545
Source

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

Historic places in Garvin

National Register of Historic Places listings in Garvin, Oklahoma.

Initial Point
Davis
Fort Arbuckle Site
Hoover
First National Bank Building
Stratford
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Frequently asked about Garvin

When does Garvin first appear in the US census?
Garvin, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 26,545.
What is the population of Garvin?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Garvin had a recorded population of 25,656.
When did Garvin's population peak?
Garvin's recorded population peaked at 32,445 in 1920.
How many historic places are in Garvin?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Garvin, Oklahoma.
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