Watonga, Oklahoma
Watonga: City in Oklahoma
About
Watonga is a city located in the county of Blaine in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,111 and a population density of 481 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,842 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Watonga
| Population : | 2,842 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Blaine County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 10.62 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,516 feet / 462 meters |
| Capital city : | Watonga is capital of Blaine County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:19:35 (4th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 73772 |
| Density : | 267 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -79.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Watonga is located at 35°50'41"N 98°24'47"W (35.8447700, -98.4131300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Watonga
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Watonga decreased by 79.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,111 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,970 | -72.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,001 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,987 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,999 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,966 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,920 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,878 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,854 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,841 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,842 | 0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Watonga (8)
People born in Watonga, including actor Clarence Nash, basketball player Byron Houston, percussionist and music educator Russell Hartenberger, .
List
- Patrick Sherrill (American mass murderer; perpetrator of the Edmond post office shooting) he was born in 13/11/1941
- Jim Lookabaugh (American football player and coach (1902-1982)) he was born in 16/06/1902
- Robert J. Helberg (American engineer) he was born in 01/01/1906
- Guy Lookabaugh (American football and basketball coach, wrestler, wrestling coach (1896-1981)) he was born in 26/05/1896
- Trevon Hartfield (basketball player (1991-)) he was born in 17/11/1991
Schools in Watonga
College & universities near Watonga, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 375656 | Chisholm Trail Technology Center | Omega (OK) | 73764-6335 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Watonga, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUT | Guthrie, OK | 409 West Oklahoma Ave. | RAIL |
| OKC | Santa Fe Depot | 100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd. | RAIL |
| NOR | Norman | 200 South Jones Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Watonga
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watonga Post Office | Watonga (OK) | 73772 |
Other cities in Blaine County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Blaine County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Geary | 1,272 | City in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Okeene | 1,137 | City in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Hydro | 937 | Human settlement in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Canton | 587 | Town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Longdale | 263 | Human settlement in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Hitchcock | 114 | Human settlement in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Greenfield | 92 | Town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Watonga distances to largest Oklahoma cities
