Waurika, Oklahoma
Waurika: Town in Oklahoma
About
Waurika is a town located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,064 and a population density of 64 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,865 inhabitants.
The town was created 122 years ago in 1901.
Quick Facts about Waurika
| Population : | 1,865 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 73573 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 32.36 km2 |
| Altitude : | 896 feet / 273 meters |
| Capital city : | Waurika is capital of Jefferson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1902 (122 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:16:28 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 58 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Waurika is located at 34°10'1"N 97°59'51"W (34.1670400, -97.9975400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Waurika
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Waurika decreased by 10.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,064 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,058 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,016 | -2.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,013 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,985 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,975 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,968 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,939 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,921 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,885 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,865 | -1.07% | estimation process |
People born in Waurika (8)
People born in Waurika, including Member of Watergate scandal: break-in team member James W. McCord, Jr., 6th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Clinton A. Puckett, baseball player Cy Blanton, .
List
- Dennis Howard (American politician) he was born in 10/09/1954
- Ed Davis (American bank robber) he was born in 30/07/1900
- Gary Chapman (American singer-songwriter and television personality) he was born in 19/08/1957
- Bennie G. Adkins (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/02/1934
- J. D. McCarty (politician) he was born in 28/08/1916
Schools in Waurika
College & universities near Waurika, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250993 | Red River Technology Center | Duncan (OK) | 73533 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Waurika, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADM | Ardmore station | 251 East Main St. | RAIL |
| PVL | Pauls Valley | East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St. | RAIL |
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| PUR | Purcell | East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Waurika
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Waurika Post Office | Waurika (OK) | 73573 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ringling | 945 | City in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Ryan | 744 | Town in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, USA |
| Terral | 382 | Town in Oklahoma, USA |
| Cornish | 154 | Town in Oklahoma, USA |
| Hastings | 131 | Town in Oklahoma, USA |
| Addington | 106 | Town in United States of America |
| Sugden | 41 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Waurika distances to largest Oklahoma cities
