Pottawatomie County, county in Oklahoma, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 72,998 inhabitants. The county was created 133 years ago in 1891. Its county seat is Shawnee.
There are 13 city/town in Pottawatomie County, OK. The largest city of Pottawatomie County is Shawnee with a population of 31,555. Other cities include, Tecumseh population 6,641, McLoud population 4,800, Bethel Acres population 3,262, Pink population 2,187
Located in central Oklahoma, Pottawatomie County contains a mix of smaller rural towns and suburban communities. The county seat and largest city is Shawnee, with a population of around 31,000 residents. Here are some other notable cities and towns in Pottawatomie County:
Tecumseh - Tecumseh is situated along Highway 177 and has around 6,500 residents. The city was established in the late 1800s during the land run into Indian Territory. Tecumseh is home to Gordon Cooper Technology Center and numerous city parks.
Bethel Acres - Located along the North Canadian River just east of Shawnee, Bethel Acres is a residential community with around 2,500 residents. The town hosts summertime Horseshoe Bend Bluegrass Festival.
Wanette - With a population of around 600, Wanette is a small agricultural town located north of Tecumseh. The economy is based around farming and oil and gas extraction.
Pink - Pink is a very small rural town of around 100 residents in the far northern part of the county. It was likely named for the pink granite rock mined nearby.
Dale - Situated along the South Canadian River, Dale is a farming and ranching town with around 500 residents. The annual Dale Pioneer Days Rodeo and Parade celebrates the town's Western heritage.
Tribbey - Located west of Shawnee, Tribbey is a small unincorporated community with fewer than 200 residents. The Tribbey post office contains Works Progress Administration artwork from the 1930s.
From the larger suburban hub of Shawnee to tiny farming towns, Pottawatomie County contains a diverse collection of communities reflecting Oklahoma's culture. The county's central location near major highways provides easy access across the state.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pottawatomie County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Asher | Town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States | 418 |
Bethel Acres | City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 3,262 |
Brooksville | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 57 |
Earlsboro | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 623 |
Johnson | Town in Oklahoma, USA | 446 |
Macomb | Town in Pottawatomie County | 33 |
McLoud | City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 4,800 |
Pink | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 2,187 |
Saint Louis | Town in Oklahoma, United States | 162 |
Shawnee | City in Oklahoma, United States | 31,555 |
Tecumseh | City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 6,641 |
Tribbey | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 422 |
Wanette | Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America | 360 |