Stillwater
City in Payne County, Oklahoma
Stillwater is a city in Payne County, Oklahoma, with 48,394 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 984 ft (300 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mehan, 9.6 miles SE.
- 48,394residents (2020 Census)
- 984 ftelevation · 300 m
- 29.8 sq miland area · 77.2 km²
- 1,625 / sq mipopulation density
- 74078main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Stillwater
Stillwater is the tenth-largest city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, and the county seat of Payne County. It is located in north-central Oklahoma at the intersection of U.S. Route 177 and State Highway 51. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 48,394. The Stillwater Micropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 78,399 according to the 2012 census estimate. Stillwater was part of the first Oklahoma Land Run held on April 22, 1889, when the Unassigned Lands were opened for settlement and became the core of the new Oklahoma Territory. The city charter was adopted on August 24, 1889, and the city operates under a council-manager government system.
Stillwater has a diverse economy with a foundation in aerospace, agribusiness, biotechnology, optoelectronics, printing and publishing, and software and standard manufacturing. Stillwater is home to the main campus of Oklahoma State University (the city's largest employer) as well as Northern Oklahoma College – Stillwater, Meridian Technology Center, and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. The city is also home to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.
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Living in Stillwater
- Median household income
- $43,700
- Median home value
- $237,200
- Median rent
- $947/mo
- Median age
- 23.9
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Stillwater had 48,394 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48,394 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,625 per sq mi (627 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stillwater at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Payne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 48,394 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.79 sq mi (77.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1315° N, 97.0745° W |
| ZIP codes | 74078, 74074, 74075, 74077 |
| Official website | stillwater.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4070300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stillwater
- Mehan9.6 mi SE
- Glencoe10.6 mi NE
- Perkins10.8 mi S
- Morrison11.3 mi N
- Ingalls11.5 mi E
- Ripley12.4 mi SE
- Sumner13.1 mi N
- Mulhall15.0 mi W
- Coyle15.3 mi SW
- Perry16.6 mi NW
- Orlando16.8 mi W
- Lone Chimney17.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Stillwater
What county is Stillwater in?
Stillwater is in Payne County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Stillwater, OK?
48,394 people lived in Stillwater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stillwater, OK?
The main ZIP code is 74078. Other ZIP codes: 74074, 74075, 74077.
What is the elevation of Stillwater?
984 feet (300 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stillwater?
Mehan (9.6 mi), Glencoe (10.6 mi), Perkins (10.8 mi), Morrison (11.3 mi), Ingalls (11.5 mi).
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