Beckham County, Oklahoma
Beckham County: county in Oklahoma, United States
About
Beckham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,119 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,468 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sayre. The county was created 118 years ago in 1907.
County Snapshot
Beckham County at a glance
Beckham County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Elk CityPopulation 11,577
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Quick Facts about Beckham County
| Population | 21,468 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oklahoma (United States) |
| Area | 2342 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2687,-99.6819 |
| Named for | John Crepps Wickliffe Beckham |
| Altitude | 1,837 feet / 560 meters |
| Capital | Sayre |
| Establishment | July 16, 1907 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:56:02 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Beckham County is located at 35°16'7"N 99°40'55"W (35.2687100, -99.6819200). It has 6 neighbors: Greer County, Harmon County, Kiowa County, Roger Mills County, Washita County and Collingsworth County.
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The largest city of Beckham County is Elk City with a population of 11,577. Other cities include, Sayre population 4,435, Erick population 976, Carter population 246 and Sweetwater population 82. See all Beckham County cities & populated places.
Beckham County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Beckham County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elk City | 11,577 | City in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Sayre | 4,435 | City in Oklahoma |
| Erick | 976 | City in Oklahoma, USA |
| Carter | 246 | Town of the United States |
| Sweetwater | 82 | Human settlement in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Texola | 34 | Town in Oklahoma, USA |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Beckham County
Official Website- Sayre
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Beckham County decreased by 3.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,119 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,308 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,070 | 3.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,468 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,596 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,554 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,427 | -5.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,779 | -2.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,720 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,859 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,468 | -1.82% | estimation process |
Oklahoma Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | 804,041 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Tulsa County | 657,589 | County in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Oklahoma City | 655,057 | The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. |
| Tulsa | 403,166 | The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area. |
| Cleveland County | 287,066 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Canadian County | 153,192 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Norman | 125,762 | The second most populous city in Oklahoma. |
| Comanche County | 121,099 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Broken Arrow | 111,648 | The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. |
| Edmond | 95,346 | The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. |
| Lawton | 93,164 | The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma. |
| Rogers County | 93,155 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Wagoner County | 82,925 | County in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Payne County | 81,755 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Pottawatomie County | 72,998 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Creek County | 71,485 | County in Oklahoma, United States |