Cotton County, Oklahoma
Cotton County: County in Oklahoma, United States
About
Cotton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,193 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,676 inhabitants. Its county seat is Walters. The county was created 113 years ago in 1911.
Quick Facts about Cotton County
| Population : | 5,676 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| Area : | 1663 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.6% |
| Named for : | cotton |
| Altitude : | 1,033 feet / 315 meters |
| Capital : | Walters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1912 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:15:22 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cotton County is located at 34°17'25"N 98°22'20"W (34.2902400, -98.3722300). It has 6 neighbors: Comanche County, Jefferson County, Stephens County, Tillman County, Clay County and Wichita County.
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The largest city of Cotton County is Walters with a population of 2,357. Other cities include and Temple population 915. See all Cotton County cities & populated places.
Cotton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cotton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Walters | 2,357 | City in Oklahoma |
| Temple | 915 | Human settlement in Cotton County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Randlett | 414 | Town in Oklahoma |
| Devol | 135 | Town in Cotton County Oklahoma |
Cotton County has 6 neighbours.
- Comanche County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Jefferson County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Stephens County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Tillman County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Clay County county in Texas, United States
- Wichita County county in Texas, United States
- Walters
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cotton County decreased by 9.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,193 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,180 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,160 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,164 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,131 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,006 | -2.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,933 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,863 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,820 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,666 | -2.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,676 | 0.18% | estimation process |
People born in Cotton County (1)
American basketball player-coach Doyle Parrack was born in Cotton County
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 |
| Creek County | 71,485 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
