Owasso, Oklahoma
Owasso: City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States
About
Owasso is a city located in the county of Tulsa in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,915 and a population density of 673 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 37,241 inhabitants.
The city was created 120 years ago in 1903.
Owasso is a city in Rogers and Tulsa Counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, and a northern suburb of Tulsa. The population was 38,240 persons at the 2020 census, compared to 28,915 at the 2010 census, a gain of 32.24 percent.
The community was named after Chief Wasso (also spelled "Washo"), a Muscogee-speaking Creek chief who signed the Treaty of Fort Gibson in 1833. The town incorporated in 1947 and today is home to more than 36,000 residents.
Owasso's economy is dominated by manufacturing and retail trade industries. Its largest employers include Koch Industries subsidiary Invista North America; Invista Distribution Center; GE Transportation; Altisource Portfolio Solutions; The Andersons Distribution Center; and Honeywell Aerospace Systems & Services facility.
The city is also home to Tulsa Air Center (formerly Tulsa International Airport) which serves as an international airport for general aviation aircraft traveling within the United States or abroad
It has been named one of Money Magazine's Best Places to Live, and Newsweek named Owasso one of America's 100 Best Places to Live.
Quick Facts about Owasso
| Population : | 37,241 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Tulsa County |
| Postal code : | 74055 |
| Area : | 43 km2 |
| Altitude : | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1904 (120 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:19:30 (16th April 2024) |
| Density : | 866 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 22.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Owasso is located at 36°16'10"N 95°51'17"W (36.2695400, -95.8547100).
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Official website of Owasso
Demographics
The population of Owasso increased by 22.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,915 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,209 | 7.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,656 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,693 | 3.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 34,031 | 3.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 34,813 | 2.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,150 | 3.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,354 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,662 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,957 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 37,241 | 0.76% | estimation process |
People born in Owasso (7)
People born in Owasso, including professional wrestler and manager Tanea Brooks, football player and coach Vic Koenning, football player, born 1984 Paul Smith, .
List
- Reese Mishler (American actor) he was born in 20/04/1991
- Braden Webb (baseball player) he was born in 25/04/1995
- Keon Hatcher (American-football player) he was born in 11/09/1994
- Earl Douglas Mitchell (linguist) he was born in 15/10/1929
Schools in Owasso
College & universities near Owasso, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207254 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | Tulsa (OK) | 74115 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Owasso, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLS | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 317 South Detroit St. | BUS |
Other cities in Tulsa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tulsa County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 403,166 | The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area. |
| Broken Arrow | 111,648 | The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. |
| Bixby | 28,453 | City in Oklahoma |
| Jenks | 24,257 | City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Sand Springs | 20,017 | City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States |
| Glenpool | 14,027 | City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Collinsville | 7,540 | Location in Oklahoma |
| Turley | 2,756 | City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Sperry | 1,355 | Town in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Owasso distances to largest Oklahoma cities
