Okmulgee County, Oklahoma

Okmulgee County: County in Oklahoma, United States

About

Okmulgee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,069 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 38,234 inhabitants. Its county seat is Okmulgee. The county was created 117 years ago in 1906.

Okmulgee County is located in east central Oklahoma. The county was created in 1907 when Oklahoma became a state. The county seat is Okmulgee.

The area was originally inhabited by the Creek Nation. In the 1830s, the Creek were forcibly relocated to Oklahoma from their lands in the southeastern United States. This journey is known as the Trail of Tears.

In the late 1800s, the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was built through the county. The town of Okmulgee was established along the railroad route.

Major Cities and Towns

Okmulgee is the largest city in the county. Other towns include Beggs, Dewar, Henryetta, Morris, and Schulter.

Economy

Agriculture has historically been an important industry in Okmulgee County. Major crops include wheat, soybeans, and hay. Livestock production is also significant.

The county has a diverse manufacturing economy today. Major employers include manufacturers of fabricated metal products, machinery, plastics, rubber, and transportation equipment.

The energy industry has a presence in Okmulgee County as well. Natural gas pipelines run through the county.

Attractions

Okmulgee County attractions include Dripping Springs State Park and the Okmulgee County Historical Society Museum.

The Okmulgee National Wildlife Refuge provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The refuge was established in 1963 and encompasses 7,022 acres.

Geography

Okmulgee County covers an area of 769 square miles. The eastern part of the county is located in the Ozark Highlands region, characterized by forests and rolling hills. The Deep Fork River runs through this area.

The western section of Okmulgee County is prairie land, part of the Cross Timbers ecoregion. The Deep Fork River and Okmulgee Lake are the major bodies of water in the county.

Okmulgee County locator map
Location of Okmulgee County on Oklahoma map.

Quick Facts about Okmulgee County

Population : 38,234 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Oklahoma (United States)
Area : 1819 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.7%
Land as percent of area : 99.3%
Named for : Okmulgee
Altitude : 679 feet / 207 meters
Capital : Okmulgee
Establishment : January 01, 1907
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 00:31:58 (29th March 2024)
Density : 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.8% (2010-2020)
Muscogee 'Creek' Nation Council House image
Muscogee 'Creek' Nation Council House
Muscogee 'Creek' Nation Council House image

Geography

Okmulgee County is located at 35°38'48"N 95°57'52"W (35.6466600, -95.9643100). It has 4 neighbors: Creek County, Muskogee County, Tulsa County and Wagoner County.

Okmulgee County map

The largest city of Okmulgee County is Okmulgee with a population of 11,615. Other cities include, Henryetta population 5,503, Morris population 1,411, Beggs population 1,229 and Schulter population 494. See all Okmulgee County cities & populated places.

Okmulgee County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Okmulgee County.

City Name Population Title
Okmulgee 11,615 City in Oklahoma
Henryetta 5,503 City in Oklahoma
Morris 1,411 City in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States
Beggs 1,229 City in Oklahoma, USA
Dewar 848 Town in Oklahoma, United States
Winchester 514 Town in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States
Schulter 494 Human settlement in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Grayson 156 Human settlement in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Hoffman 125 Town in Oklahoma, United States

Okmulgee County has 4 neighbours.

  • Okmulgee

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Okmulgee County decreased by 4.8% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 40,069 - census
2011 39,783 -0.72% estimation process
2012 39,551 -0.59% estimation process
2013 39,396 -0.39% estimation process
2014 39,079 -0.81% estimation process
2015 39,065 -0.04% estimation process
2016 39,075 0.03% estimation process
2017 38,819 -0.66% estimation process
2018 38,321 -1.3% estimation process
2019 38,465 0.37% estimation process
2020 38,234 -0.6% estimation process

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