Cotton County, Oklahoma
Cotton County: county in Oklahoma, United States
About
Cotton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,193 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,676 inhabitants. Its county seat is Walters. The county was created 114 years ago in 1911.
County Snapshot
Cotton County at a glance
Cotton County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Oklahoma counties
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WaltersPopulation 2,357
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Quick Facts about Cotton County
| Population | 5,676 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oklahoma (United States) |
| Area | 1663 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.2902,-98.3722 |
| Named for | cotton |
| Altitude | 1,033 feet / 315 meters |
| Capital | Walters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1912 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:56:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.11% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Cotton County is located at 34°17'25"N 98°22'20"W (34.2902400, -98.3722300). It has 6 neighbors: Comanche County, Jefferson County, Stephens County, Tillman County, Clay County and Wichita County.
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The largest city of Cotton County is Walters with a population of 2,357. Other cities include, Temple population 915, Randlett population 414 and Devol population 135. See all Cotton County cities & populated places.
Cotton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cotton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Walters | 2,357 | City in Oklahoma |
| Temple | 915 | Human settlement in Cotton County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Randlett | 414 | Town in Oklahoma |
| Devol | 135 | Town in Cotton County Oklahoma |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northeast wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mp...
7-Day Forecast- Walters
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cotton County decreased by 9.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,193 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,180 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,160 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,164 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,131 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,006 | -2.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,933 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,863 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,820 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,666 | -2.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,676 | 0.18% | estimation process |
People born in Cotton County (1)
American basketball player-coach Doyle Parrack was born in Cotton County
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 |