Cookson
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Cookson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, with 826 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 902 ft (275 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dry Creek, 2.7 miles NE.
- 826residents (2020 Census)
- 902 ftelevation · 275 m
- 12.9 sq miland area · 33.3 km²
- 64 / sq mipopulation density
- 74427ZIP code
About Cookson
Cookson is a community and census-designated place in the Cookson Hills of Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 826 as of the 2020 Census. The post office opened April 11, 1895. The ZIP Code is 74427. It is said to have been named for the first postmaster, John H. Cookson.
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Living in Cookson
- Median household income
- $49,983
- Median home value
- $110,700
- Median rent
- $830/mo
- Median age
- 57.3
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Cookson had 826 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 826 |
|---|---|
| Density | 64 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cookson at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 826 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.87 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.47 sq mi (6.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7213° N, 94.9155° W |
| ZIP code | 74427 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4016950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cookson
- Dry Creek2.7 mi NE
- Caney Ridge3.5 mi NE
- Barber4.3 mi NE
- Pettit5.0 mi NW
- Keys5.8 mi N
- Tenkiller6.6 mi NE
- Evening Shade7.0 mi S
- Etta8.0 mi N
- Park Hill8.4 mi NW
- Caney8.6 mi NE
- Blackgum8.7 mi SW
- Cave Spring8.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cookson
What county is Cookson in?
Cookson is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Cookson, OK?
826 people lived in Cookson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cookson, OK?
The ZIP code of Cookson is 74427.
What is the elevation of Cookson?
902 feet (275 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cookson?
Dry Creek (2.7 mi), Caney Ridge (3.5 mi), Barber (4.3 mi), Pettit (5.0 mi), Keys (5.8 mi).
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