Durant
City in Bryan County, Oklahoma
Durant is a city in Bryan County, Oklahoma, with 18,589 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 636 ft (194 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Armstrong, 4.8 miles NE.
- 18,589residents (2020 Census)
- 636 ftelevation · 194 m
- 27.8 sq miland area · 71.9 km²
- 670 / sq mipopulation density
- 74701ZIP code
About Durant
Durant () is a city in and the county seat of Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. Its population was 18,589 in the 2020 census. It is the home of the headquarters of the Choctaw Nation, and is the largest settlement on the reservation, ranking ahead of McAlester and Poteau. The city was founded by Dixon Durant, a Choctaw who lived in the area, after the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad came through the Indian Territory in the early 1870s. It became the county seat of Bryan County in 1907 after Oklahoma statehood. The city is officially known as the Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma. Durant is home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
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Living in Durant
- Median household income
- $46,812
- Median home value
- $163,200
- Median rent
- $953/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Durant had 18,589 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,589 |
|---|---|
| Density | 670 per sq mi (259 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Durant at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Bryan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,589 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.76 sq mi (71.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9952° N, 96.3925° W |
| ZIP code | 74701 |
| Official website | durant.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4022050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Durant
- Armstrong4.8 mi NE
- Calera4.9 mi SW
- Silo5.5 mi NW
- Mead7.2 mi W
- Blue9.3 mi E
- Platter10.1 mi SW
- Sand Point10.2 mi W
- Kenefic10.8 mi N
- Achille11.0 mi S
- Utica11.5 mi SE
- Colbert11.6 mi SW
- Caddo11.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Durant
What county is Durant in?
Durant is in Bryan County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Durant, OK?
18,589 people lived in Durant at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Durant, OK?
The ZIP code of Durant is 74701.
What is the elevation of Durant?
636 feet (194 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Durant?
Armstrong (4.8 mi), Calera (4.9 mi), Silo (5.5 mi), Mead (7.2 mi), Blue (9.3 mi).
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