Oklahoma

Tulsa

669,279
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 34,995. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 669,279.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Round Mountain Indian Territory, Battle of Chusto-Talasah (Bird Creek), Bird Creek, and 106 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020669,279
2010603,403
2000563,299
1990503,341
1980470,593
1970401,663
1960346,038
1950251,686
1940193,363
1930187,574
1920109,023
191034,995
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Tulsa

Military engagements that took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Round Mountain Indian Territory
1861
Battle of Chusto-Talasah (Bird Creek)
1861
Bird Creek
1864
Tulsa Race Massacre
1921

Historic places in Tulsa

National Register of Historic Places listings in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Boston Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Tulsa
Pierce Block
Tulsa
Maple Ridge Historic Residential District
Tulsa
City Veterinary Hospital
Tulsa
Church Studio, The
Tulsa
Sinclair Service Station
Tulsa
Atlas Life Building
Tulsa
Mayo Hotel
Tulsa
Phillips, Waite, Mansion
Tulsa
Swan Lake Historic District
Tulsa
Brady Heights Historic District
Tulsa
Tracy Park Historic District
Tulsa
Holland Hall Upper School
Tulsa
Harwelden
Tulsa
Woodward Park and Gardens Historic District
Tulsa
Ranch Acres Historic District
Tulsa
Ambassador Hotel
Tulsa
McBirney, James H., House
Tulsa
Cain's Dancing Academy
Tulsa
Creek Council Tree Site
Tulsa
Eleventh Street Arkansas River Bridge
Tulsa
Cosden Building
Tulsa
White City Historic District
Tulsa
Riverside Studio
Tulsa
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Frequently asked about Tulsa

When does Tulsa first appear in the US census?
Tulsa, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 34,995.
What is the population of Tulsa?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Tulsa had a recorded population of 669,279.
Were any battles fought in Tulsa?
4 documented military engagements took place in Tulsa, including Round Mountain Indian Territory, Battle of Chusto-Talasah (Bird Creek), Bird Creek.
How many historic places are in Tulsa?
106 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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