Checotah, Oklahoma
Checotah: City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States
About
Checotah is a city located in the county of McIntosh in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,335 and a population density of 143 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,075 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Checotah
| Population : | 3,075 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | McIntosh County |
| Postal code : | 74426 |
| Area : | 23.36 km2 |
| Altitude : | 650 feet / 198 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:18:19 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 132 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Checotah is located at 35°28'12"N 95°31'23"W (35.4701000, -95.5230400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Checotah decreased by 8.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,335 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,323 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,299 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,266 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,224 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,182 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,157 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,136 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,130 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,095 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,075 | -0.65% | estimation process |
People born in Checotah (10)
People born in Checotah, including country music artist Mel McDaniel, journalist Jim G. Lucas, football player and coach, college athletic administrator Thomas E. Stidham, .
List
- Tracy Scroggins (American football player) he was born in 11/09/1969
- Major Bill Smith (American record producer) he was born in 21/01/1922
- Wanda Jo Peltier (politician) she was born in 26/07/1933
- Jim Killingsworth he was born in 19/06/1923
- Gus A. Owen he was born in 02/12/1933
- Kim Brownfield (American Paralympic powerlifter)
- Jerry McPeak (American politician.) he was born in 21/10/1946
Schools in Checotah
College & universities near Checotah, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206996 | Connors State College | Warner (OK) | 74469 |
| 208017 | Virgil's Beauty College | Muskogee (OK) | 74401-6802 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Checotah, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLS | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 317 South Detroit St. | BUS |
Post offices near Checotah
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Checotah Post Office | Checotah (OK) | 74426 |
Other cities in McIntosh County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McIntosh County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eufaula | 2,838 | City in and county seat of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Texanna | 2,261 | City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Hanna | 132 | Town in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Rentiesville | 126 | Human settlement in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Hitchita | 85 | Human settlement in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Stidham | 18 | Human settlement in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Checotah distances to largest Oklahoma cities
