Jefferson County, Oklahoma
Jefferson County: county in Oklahoma, United States
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Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,472 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,949 inhabitants. Its county seat is Waurika. The county was created 118 years ago in 1907.
County Snapshot
Jefferson County at a glance
Jefferson County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
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Oklahoma counties
77
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WaurikaPopulation 1,865
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Jefferson County
| Population | 5,949 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oklahoma (United States) |
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| Area | 2004 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.1110,-97.8359 |
| Named for | Thomas Jefferson |
| Capital | Waurika |
| Establishment | July 16, 1907 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:16:12 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.79% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jefferson County is located at 34°6'40"N 97°50'9"W (34.1110100, -97.8358500). It has 6 neighbors: Carter County, Cotton County, Love County, Stephens County, Clay County and Montague County.
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The largest city of Jefferson County is Waurika with a population of 1,865. Other cities include, Ringling population 945, Ryan population 744, Terral population 382 and Cornish population 154. See all Jefferson County cities & populated places.
Jefferson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waurika | 1,865 | Town in Oklahoma |
| Ringling | 945 | City in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Ryan | 744 | Town in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, USA |
| Terral | 382 | Town in Oklahoma, USA |
| Cornish | 154 | Town in Oklahoma, USA |
| Hastings | 131 | Town in Oklahoma, USA |
| Addington | 106 | Town in United States of America |
| Sugden | 41 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Jefferson County
Official Website- Waurika
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jefferson County decreased by 8.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,472 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,452 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,341 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,357 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,291 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,266 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,250 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,164 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,106 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,002 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,949 | -0.89% | estimation process |
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- Jefferson County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 583,283 people.
- Jefferson County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 250,127 people.
- Jefferson County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 226,543 people.
- Jefferson County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 108,095 people.
- Jefferson County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 85,038 people.
- Jefferson County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 65,377 people.
- Jefferson County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 64,939 people.
- Jefferson County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 57,486 people.
- Jefferson County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 55,307 people.
- Jefferson County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 43,108 people.
- Jefferson County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 37,235 people.
- Jefferson County, Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 32,700 people.
- Jefferson County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 32,110 people.
- Jefferson County, Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 29,871 people.
- Jefferson County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 24,856 people.
- Jefferson County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 19,032 people.
- Jefferson County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 18,347 people.
- Jefferson County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 15,267 people.
- Jefferson County, Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 14,543 people.
- Jefferson County, Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 12,360 people.
- Jefferson County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 7,099 people.
- Jefferson County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 6,997 people.
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. |
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| 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. |
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| Payne County | 81,755 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Pottawatomie County | 72,998 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
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