Purcell
City in McClain County, Oklahoma
Purcell is a city in McClain County, Oklahoma, with 6,651 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,099 ft (335 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lexington, 2.2 miles E.
- 6,651residents (2020 Census)
- 1,099 ftelevation · 335 m
- 15.2 sq miland area · 39.4 km²
- 438 / sq mipopulation density
- 73080ZIP code
About Purcell
Purcell is a city in and the county seat of McClain County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 6,651, a 13% increase from 2010.
Founded in 1887, Purcell was a railroad town named after Edward B. Purcell, an official with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway ("AT&SF").
Purcell is often called the "Quarterhorse Capital of the World", and its official motto is "Heart of Oklahoma." The city has registered trademarks on both titles.
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Living in Purcell
- Median household income
- $63,457
- Median home value
- $171,600
- Median rent
- $868/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Purcell had 6,651 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,651 |
|---|---|
| Density | 438 per sq mi (169 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Purcell at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | McClain County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,651 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.19 sq mi (39.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0237° N, 97.3735° W |
| ZIP code | 73080 |
| Official website | cityofpurcell.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4061150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Purcell
- Lexington2.2 mi E
- Washington7.0 mi W
- Slaughterville7.1 mi NE
- Noble7.7 mi N
- Wayne8.1 mi SE
- Goldsby9.4 mi NW
- Maysville11.0 mi S
- Cole11.9 mi NW
- Rosedale12.9 mi SE
- Etowah13.5 mi NE
- Dibble14.3 mi W
- Paoli15.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Purcell
What county is Purcell in?
Purcell is in McClain County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Purcell, OK?
6,651 people lived in Purcell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Purcell, OK?
The ZIP code of Purcell is 73080.
What is the elevation of Purcell?
1,099 feet (335 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Purcell?
Lexington (2.2 mi), Washington (7.0 mi), Slaughterville (7.1 mi), Noble (7.7 mi), Wayne (8.1 mi).
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