Tonkawa, Oklahoma
Tonkawa: City in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America
About
Tonkawa is a city located in the county of Kay in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,216 and a population density of 230 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,958 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tonkawa
| Population : | 2,958 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Kay County |
| Postal code : | 74653 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 13.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 984 feet / 300 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:19:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 211 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tonkawa is located at 36°40'42"N 97°18'36"W (36.6783700, -97.3100400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Tonkawa
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tonkawa decreased by 8.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,216 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,166 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,152 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,145 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,134 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,109 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,083 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,047 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,008 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,980 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,958 | -0.74% | estimation process |
People born in Tonkawa (4)
People born in Tonkawa, including politician Henry Bellmon, football player Bo Bowling, football player Jim Wood, .
List
- Clara Archilta (Kiowa-Apache painter) she was born in 26/09/1912
Schools in Tonkawa
College & universities near Tonkawa, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207281 | Northern Oklahoma College | Tonkawa (OK) | 74653 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tonkawa, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUT | Guthrie, OK | 409 West Oklahoma Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Tonkawa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tonkawa Post Office | Tonkawa (OK) | 74653 |
Other cities in Kay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kay County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ponca City | 23,660 | City in Oklahoma, United States |
| Blackwell | 6,526 | City in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Newkirk | 2,162 | Town in Oklahoma |
| Kaw City | 367 | Human settlement in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Braman | 202 | Town in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Kildare | 94 | Town in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Tonkawa distances to largest Oklahoma cities
