Oregon

Crook

24,738
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Crook

Crook, Oregon, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 3,244. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 24,738.

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

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Crooked River (Snake War), Death of Chief Paulina — Trout Creek, Paulina's Death — Beaver Creek 1867, and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202024,738
201020,978
200019,182
199014,111
198013,091
19709,985
19609,430
19508,991
19405,533
19303,336
19203,424
19109,315
19003,964
18903,244
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Crook

Military engagements that took place in Crook, Oregon.

Battle of Crooked River (Snake War)
1864
Death of Chief Paulina — Trout Creek
1867
Paulina's Death — Beaver Creek 1867
1867
Paiute Chief Paulina — Killed in Ambush (April 25, 1867)
1867
Snake War – Chief Paulina Killed
1867
Prineville Vigilante Lynchings
1882

Historic places in Crook

National Register of Historic Places listings in Crook, Oregon.

Roba Ranch, The
Paulina
Old First National Bank of Prineville, and Foster and Hyde Store
Prineville
Lamonta Compound-Prineville Supervisor's Warehouse
Prineville
Baldwin, Thomas M., House
Prineville
Elliott, Marion Reed, House
Prineville
Crook County Bank Building
Prineville

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Frequently asked about Crook

When does Crook first appear in the US census?
Crook, Oregon first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 3,244.
What is the population of Crook?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Crook had a recorded population of 24,738.
Were any battles fought in Crook?
6 documented military engagements took place in Crook, including Battle of Crooked River (Snake War), Death of Chief Paulina — Trout Creek, Paulina's Death — Beaver Creek 1867.
How many historic places are in Crook?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Crook, Oregon.
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