Oklahoma

Mayes

39,046
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Mayes

Mayes, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 13,596. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 39,046.

Its recorded population peaked at 41,259 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 5 percent.

On the ground today, 11 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Bird Creek (Chusto-Talasah / High Shoals), Skirmish at Beattie's Prairie (Cherokee Nation), Battle of Locust Grove, and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202039,046
201041,259
200038,369
199033,366
198032,261
197023,302
196020,073
195019,743
194021,668
193017,883
192016,829
191013,596
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Mayes

Military engagements that took place in Mayes, Oklahoma.

Battle of Bird Creek (Chusto-Talasah / High Shoals)
1861
Skirmish at Beattie's Prairie (Cherokee Nation)
1862
Battle of Locust Grove
1862
Battle of Locust Grove (Indian Territory)
1862
Locust Grove Indian Territory
1862
Battle of Fort Wayne (Indian Territory)
1862
Skirmish at Pryor's Creek (Cherokee Nation)
1863
First Battle of Cabin Creek
1863
Fort Gibson Supply Escort Action
1864
Pryor Creek
1864
Cabin Creek Supply Train Raid 1864 Approach
1864

Historic places in Mayes

National Register of Historic Places listings in Mayes, Oklahoma.

Union Mission Site
Mazie
Territorial Commercial District
Chouteau
Pensacola Dam
Langley
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Frequently asked about Mayes

When does Mayes first appear in the US census?
Mayes, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 13,596.
What is the population of Mayes?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Mayes had a recorded population of 39,046.
When did Mayes's population peak?
Mayes's recorded population peaked at 41,259 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Mayes?
11 documented military engagements took place in Mayes, including Battle of Bird Creek (Chusto-Talasah / High Shoals), Skirmish at Beattie's Prairie (Cherokee Nation), Battle of Locust Grove.
How many historic places are in Mayes?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Mayes, Oklahoma.
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