Bessie, Oklahoma
Bessie: Town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States
About
Bessie is a town located in the county of Washita in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 181 and a population density of 138 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 173 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bessie
| Population : | 173 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Washita County |
| Postal code : | 73622 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 1.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,558 feet / 475 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:51:19 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 132 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bessie is located at 35°23'9"N 98°59'17"W (35.3858800, -98.9881400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bessie decreased by 4.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 181 | - | census |
| 2011 | 181 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 182 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 184 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 182 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 186 | 2.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 182 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 176 | -3.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 176 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 174 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 173 | -0.58% | estimation process |
People born in Bessie (1)
politician in Oklahoma Will Rogers was born in Bessie
Schools in Bessie
College & universities near Bessie, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418302 | Western Technology Center | Burns Flat (OK) | 73624-1469 |
Other cities in Washita County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washita County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cordell | 2,892 | City in Oklahoma |
| Burns Flat | 1,881 | City in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Sentinel | 839 | Human settlement in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Dill City | 527 | Town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Canute | 517 | Town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Corn | 467 | Small town in Oklahoma, USA |
| Rocky | 151 | Human settlement in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Foss | 146 | Human settlement in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Colony | 129 | Town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States |
