Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Tahlequah: city in Oklahoma
About
Tahlequah is a city located in the county of Cherokee in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,753 and a population density of 486 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,998 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Tahlequah
| Population | 16,998 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Postal code | 74464–74465 |
| Area | 32.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9154,-94.9700 |
| Altitude | 797 feet / 243 meters |
| Capital city | Tahlequah is capital of Cherokee County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1838 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:29:44 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 524 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Tahlequah is located at 35°54'55"N 94°58'12"W (35.9153700, -94.9699600).
Tahlequah map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Tahlequah
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Tahlequah increased by 7.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,753 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,994 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,231 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,201 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,368 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,456 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,628 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,727 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,704 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,819 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,998 | 1.05% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Tahlequah
1Tahlequah City Hall
111S S Cherokee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 View details
Phone: +19184560651 | Website available
2City Hall Annex
315 Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 View details
Phone: +19184319500 | Website available
3US Agricultural Services
1011 Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464, United States View details
Phone: +19184561924 | Website available
4US Agriculture Services Center
918 W Choctaw St, Tahlequah, OK 74464, United States View details
Phone: +19184561924 | Website available
People born in Tahlequah (37)
People born in Tahlequah, including actor Wes Studi, actor Chaske Spencer, curator Marion True, .
More notable people
- Wilma Mankiller (Chief of the Cherokee Nation) she was born in 18/11/1945
- Billy Ray Waldon (convicted rapist and murderer) he was born in 03/01/1952
- Bill Harrelson (baseball player) he was born in 17/11/1945
- Bill John Baker (Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation) he was born in 09/02/1952
- Bill Keith (American politician and author) he was born in 19/08/1934
- Butch Davis (American college football player, college football coach, professional football coach) he was born in 17/11/1951
- Dewey Luster (American football player and coach) he was born in 01/02/1899
- Hastings Shade (Fullblood Cherokee traditionalist and fluent speaker, former deputy chief of the Cherokee Nation) he was born in 20/05/1941
- Jackson Narcomey (Muscogee Creek-Seminole painter and printmaker from Oklahoma (1942-2012)) he was born in 25/01/1942
- Jerome Tiger (American artist (1941-1967)) he was born in 08/07/1941
- Kevi Luper (American basketball player) she was born in 06/07/1990
- Mack Easley (American politician) he was born in 14/10/1916
- Ronald G. Lewis (Native American social worker and educator from Oklahoma) he was born in 01/01/1941
- Sam Claphan (American football player (1956-2001)) he was born in 10/10/1956
- Sonny Sixkiller (American football player) he was born in 06/09/1951
- Ted H. Scroggins (American soldier) he was born in 13/09/1918
- Tyler Bunch (American actor) he was born in 10/02/1970
- Daniel Draper (American politician) he was born in 18/04/1940
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tahlequah, OK. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207263 | Northeastern State University | Tahlequah (OK) | 74464-2399 |
| 207272 | Beauty Technical College Inc | Tahlequah (OK) | 74465 |
| 418296 | Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee | Muskogee (OK) | 74403-1889 |
| 206817 | Bacone College | Muskogee (OK) | 74403-1597 |
| 432074 | Northeast Technology Center-Kansas | Kansas (OK) | 74347 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tahlequah, OK. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLS | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 317 South Detroit St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Tahlequah.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tahlequah Post Office | Tahlequah (OK) | 74464 |
| Park Hill Post Office | Park Hill (OK) | 74451 |
| Welling Post Office | Welling (OK) | 74471 |
| Moody Post Office | Moodys (OK) | 74444 |
| Hulber Post Office | Hulbert (OK) | 74441 |
Other cities in Cherokee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherokee County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill | 3,909 | Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma |
| Hulbert | 580 | Town in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Tahlequah distances to largest Oklahoma cities