Oklahoma

Muskogee

66,339
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Muskogee

Muskogee, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 52,743. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 66,339.

Its recorded population peaked at 70,990 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 7 percent.

On the ground today, 17 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Webber's Falls, Battle of Fort Gibson Approaches, Battle of Webbers Falls, and 52 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202066,339
201070,990
200069,451
199068,078
198066,939
197059,542
196061,866
195065,573
194065,914
193066,424
192061,710
191052,743
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Muskogee

Military engagements that took place in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Skirmish at Webber's Falls
1862
Battle of Fort Gibson Approaches
1862
Battle of Webbers Falls
1863
Engagement at Fort Gibson (Confederate siege approaches 1863)
1863
Battle of Elk Creek / Honey Springs Jul 17 1863
1863
Skirmish at Webbers Falls (Cherokee Nation)
1863
Elk Creek Skirmish
1863
Battle of Honey Springs (preliminary — skirmish at Elk Creek crossing)
1863
Fort Gibson, Second Battle
1863
Fort Gibson Indian Territory
1863
Fort Gibson Operations 1863–1865
1863
Battle of Honey Springs
1863
Battle of Elk Creek (Honey Springs area)
1863
Fort Gibson Siege Operations
1864
Pheasant Bluff Indian Territory
1864
Capture of the J.R. Williams (Stand Watie)
1864
Rufus Buck Gang Rampage, Indian Territory OK
1895

Historic places in Muskogee

National Register of Historic Places listings in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Coss, V. R., House
Muskogee
Foreman, Grant, House
Muskogee
Patterson, A. W., House
Muskogee
Severs Hotel
Muskogee
Trumbo, A. C., House
Muskogee
Manhattan Building
Muskogee
Fort Gibson
Fort Gibson
United States Post Office and Courthouse
Muskogee
Escoe Building
Muskogee
Ward Chapel AME Church
Muskogee
St. Thomas Primitive Baptist Church
Summit
First Baptist Church
Muskogee
Central Baptist Church
Muskogee
Commandant's Quarters
Fort Gibson
Surety Building
Muskogee
Hotel Muskogee
Muskogee
Railroad Exchange Building
Muskogee
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Frequently asked about Muskogee

When does Muskogee first appear in the US census?
Muskogee, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 52,743.
What is the population of Muskogee?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Muskogee had a recorded population of 66,339.
When did Muskogee's population peak?
Muskogee's recorded population peaked at 70,990 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Muskogee?
17 documented military engagements took place in Muskogee, including Skirmish at Webber's Falls, Battle of Fort Gibson Approaches, Battle of Webbers Falls.
How many historic places are in Muskogee?
52 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
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