Oklahoma

Roger Mills

3,442
2020 population
1900
first census record
13
census records

About Roger Mills

Roger Mills, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1900, when it recorded a population of 6,190. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 3,442.

Its recorded population peaked at 14,164 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 76 percent.

On the ground today, 11 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Antelope Hills (May 12, 1858), Battle of the Washita Nov 27 1868, Cavalry Pursuit from Washita, and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20203,442
20103,647
20003,436
19904,147
19804,799
19704,452
19605,090
19507,395
194010,736
193014,164
192010,638
191013,239
19006,190
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Roger Mills

Military engagements that took place in Roger Mills, Oklahoma.

Battle of Antelope Hills (May 12, 1858)
1858
Battle of the Washita Nov 27 1868
1868
Cavalry Pursuit from Washita
1868
Battle of Washita (supplemental context: Kiowa village raids)
1868
Battle of the Washita River (Custer)
1868
Battle of Washita
1868
Battle of the Washita
1868
Battle of Washita River
1868
Washita — Custer's Attack on Black Kettle's Village (November 27, 1868)
1868
Canadian River Valley Patrol
1872
Battle of Mulberry Creek
1874

Historic places in Roger Mills

National Register of Historic Places listings in Roger Mills, Oklahoma.

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
Cheyenne
Dorroh-Trent House
Hammon
Antelope Hills
Durham
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Frequently asked about Roger Mills

When does Roger Mills first appear in the US census?
Roger Mills, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1900, with a recorded population of 6,190.
What is the population of Roger Mills?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Roger Mills had a recorded population of 3,442.
When did Roger Mills's population peak?
Roger Mills's recorded population peaked at 14,164 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Roger Mills?
11 documented military engagements took place in Roger Mills, including Battle of Antelope Hills (May 12, 1858), Battle of the Washita Nov 27 1868, Cavalry Pursuit from Washita.
How many historic places are in Roger Mills?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Roger Mills, Oklahoma.
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