Oklahoma

Nowata

9,320
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Nowata

Nowata, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 14,223. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 9,320.

Its recorded population peaked at 15,899 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 41 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Osage Agency (Verdigris River), and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20209,320
201010,536
200010,569
19909,992
198011,486
19709,773
196010,848
195012,734
194015,774
193013,611
192015,899
191014,223
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Nowata

Military engagements that took place in Nowata, Oklahoma.

Skirmish at Osage Agency (Verdigris River)
1862

Historic places in Nowata

National Register of Historic Places listings in Nowata, Oklahoma.

Diamond Point Dependent District No. 44 School
Nowata
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Frequently asked about Nowata

When does Nowata first appear in the US census?
Nowata, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 14,223.
What is the population of Nowata?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Nowata had a recorded population of 9,320.
When did Nowata's population peak?
Nowata's recorded population peaked at 15,899 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Nowata?
1 documented military engagement took place in Nowata, including Skirmish at Osage Agency (Verdigris River).
How many historic places are in Nowata?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Nowata, Oklahoma.
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