McClain County, Oklahoma
McClain County: county in Oklahoma, United States
About
McClain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,506 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 41,348 inhabitants. Its county seat is Purcell. The county was created 119 years ago in 1906.
County Snapshot
McClain County at a glance
McClain County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
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Oklahoma counties
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NewcastlePopulation 11,347
Top linked places
Quick Facts about McClain County
| Population | 41,348 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oklahoma (United States) |
| Area | 1503 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.0093,-97.4443 |
| Named for | Charles M. McClain |
| Altitude | 1,230 feet / 375 meters |
| Capital | Purcell |
| Establishment | January 01, 1907 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:03:03 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 16.55% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
McClain County is located at 35°0'34"N 97°26'39"W (35.0093400, -97.4443000). It has 4 neighbors: Garvin County, Grady County, Pontotoc County and Pottawatomie County.
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The largest city of McClain County is Newcastle with a population of 11,347. Other cities include, Blanchard population 9,114, Purcell population 6,391, Goldsby population 2,536 and Dibble population 878. See all McClain County cities & populated places.
McClain County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McClain County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 11,347 | City in Oklahoma, United States |
| Blanchard | 9,114 | City in Oklahoma, USA |
| Purcell | 6,391 | City in Oklahoma |
| Goldsby | 2,536 | Town in Oklahoma |
| Dibble | 878 | Human settlement in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Wayne | 733 | Town in McClain County, Oklahoma |
| Washington | 601 | Town in Oklahoma |
| Cole | 599 | Human settlement in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Byars | 274 | Human settlement in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Rosedale | 73 | Town in the United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of McClain County
Official Website- Purcell
Demographics
The population of McClain County increased by 16.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,506 | - | census |
| 2011 | 35,196 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 35,580 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,457 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 37,244 | 2.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 37,973 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 38,597 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,306 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 39,887 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,474 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 41,348 | 2.11% | estimation process |
People born in McClain County (1)
American journalist Estelle Chisholm Ward was born in McClain 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 |