Washita County, Oklahoma
Washita County: county in Oklahoma, United States
About
Washita County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,629 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,830 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Cordell. The county was created 126 years ago in 1899.
County Snapshot
Washita County at a glance
Washita 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
77
Open related pagesLargest city
CordellPopulation 2,892
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Washita County
| Population | 10,830 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oklahoma (United States) |
| Area | 1009 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2904,-98.9922 |
| Named for | Washita River |
| Altitude | 1,575 feet / 480 meters |
| Capital | New Cordell |
| Establishment | January 01, 1900 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:57:22 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Washita County is located at 35°17'25"N 98°59'32"W (35.2903800, -98.9922300).
Washita County map
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The largest city of Washita County is Cordell with a population of 2,892. Other cities include, Burns Flat population 1,881, Sentinel population 839, Dill City population 527 and Canute population 517. See all Washita County cities & populated places.
Washita County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washita County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cordell | 2,892 | City in Oklahoma |
| Burns Flat | 1,881 | City in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Sentinel | 839 | Human settlement in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Dill City | 527 | Town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Canute | 517 | Town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Corn | 467 | Small town in Oklahoma, USA |
| Bessie | 173 | Town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Rocky | 151 | Human settlement in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Foss | 146 | Human settlement in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Colony | 129 | Town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States |
- New Cordell
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Washita County decreased by 7.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,629 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,546 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,582 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,701 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,560 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,687 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,433 | -2.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,055 | -3.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,036 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,916 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,830 | -0.79% | estimation process |
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 |
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