Oklahoma

Pushmataha

10,812
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Pushmataha

Pushmataha, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 10,118. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,812.

Its recorded population peaked at 19,466 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 44 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Engagement at Pheasant Bluff (Texas Road — Choctaw Nation), and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,812
201011,572
200011,667
199010,997
198011,773
19709,385
19609,088
195012,001
194019,466
193014,744
192017,514
191010,118
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Pushmataha

Military engagements that took place in Pushmataha, Oklahoma.

Engagement at Pheasant Bluff (Texas Road — Choctaw Nation)
1862

Historic places in Pushmataha

National Register of Historic Places listings in Pushmataha, Oklahoma.

Antlers Frisco Depot and Antlers Spring
Antlers
Fewell School
Nashoba
Tuskahoma
Tuskahoma
Albion State Bank
Albion
Clayton High School-Auditorium
Clayton
Snow School
Snow
Kosyk, Mato, House
Albion
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Frequently asked about Pushmataha

When does Pushmataha first appear in the US census?
Pushmataha, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 10,118.
What is the population of Pushmataha?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Pushmataha had a recorded population of 10,812.
When did Pushmataha's population peak?
Pushmataha's recorded population peaked at 19,466 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Pushmataha?
1 documented military engagement took place in Pushmataha, including Engagement at Pheasant Bluff (Texas Road — Choctaw Nation).
How many historic places are in Pushmataha?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pushmataha, Oklahoma.
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