Oklahoma

Washita

10,924
2020 population
1900
first census record
13
census records

About Washita

Washita, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1900, when it recorded a population of 15,001. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,924.

Its recorded population peaked at 29,435 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 63 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Little Robe Creek — Wichita Mountains (1858), Battle of Antelope Hills, Cheyenne-Arapaho Reservation Break, and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,924
201011,629
200011,508
199011,441
198013,798
197012,141
196018,121
195017,657
194022,279
193029,435
192022,237
191025,034
190015,001
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Washita

Military engagements that took place in Washita, Oklahoma.

Battle of Little Robe Creek — Wichita Mountains (1858)
1858
Battle of Antelope Hills
1858
Cheyenne-Arapaho Reservation Break
1874

Historic places in Washita

National Register of Historic Places listings in Washita, Oklahoma.

Washita County Courthouse
Cordell
McLemore Site
Colony
New Cordell Courthouse Square Historic District
New Cordell
Cedar Creek District
Carnegie
Canute Service Station
Canute
Cordell Carnegie Public Library
Cordell

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Frequently asked about Washita

When does Washita first appear in the US census?
Washita, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1900, with a recorded population of 15,001.
What is the population of Washita?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Washita had a recorded population of 10,924.
When did Washita's population peak?
Washita's recorded population peaked at 29,435 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Washita?
3 documented military engagements took place in Washita, including Battle of Little Robe Creek — Wichita Mountains (1858), Battle of Antelope Hills, Cheyenne-Arapaho Reservation Break.
How many historic places are in Washita?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Washita, Oklahoma.
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