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Oldest Cities in Oklahoma

Top 76 cities ranked by oldest cities

Oldest Cities — Oklahoma

1 Grove 51.0
2 Tuttle 41.8
3 Noble 40.6
4 Henryetta 40.3
5 Newcastle 40.1
6 Sapulpa 40.0
7 Duncan 40.0
8 Guthrie 39.7
9 Yukon 39.7
10 Mustang 39.3
11 Blanchard 38.6
12 Pauls Valley 38.2
13 Choctaw 38.1
14 Piedmont 38.1
15 Sayre 38.0
16 Vinita 38.0
17 Wagoner 37.9
18 Edmond 37.7
19 Catoosa 37.5
20 Verdigris 37.5
21 Blackwell 37.4
22 Sand Springs 37.3
23 Ponca City 37.2
24 Broken Arrow 37.0
25 Skiatook 37.0
26 Bartlesville 36.9
27 Chickasha 36.9
28 Ardmore 36.7
29 Bixby 36.7
30 Muskogee 36.4
31 Lone Grove 36.4
32 Claremore 36.2
33 Holdenville 36.2
34 Midwest City 36.1
35 Purcell 36.1
36 Okmulgee 36.0
37 Sallisaw 35.9
38 Clinton 35.9
39 McAlester 35.9
40 Collinsville 35.6
41 Tulsa 35.5
42 Cushing 35.4
43 Del City 35.3
44 Harrah 35.2
45 Woodward 35.1
46 Coweta 35.1
47 Anadarko 35.0
48 Oklahoma City 35.0
49 Shawnee 35.0
50 Poteau 34.8
51 Enid 34.7
52 El Reno 34.7
53 Elk City 34.6
54 Jenks 34.5
55 Tecumseh 34.5
56 Durant 34.4
57 Glenpool 34.4
58 Moore 34.2
59 Owasso 33.6
60 Hugo 33.6
61 Altus 33.5
62 Seminole 33.2
63 Idabel 33.2
64 The Village 33.2
65 Pryor Creek 32.9
66 Ada 32.7
67 Miami 32.2
68 Lawton 32.1
69 Warr Acres 31.7
70 Norman 31.6
71 Bethany 31.5
72 Guymon 30.9
73 Tahlequah 30.7
74 Alva 28.6
75 Weatherford 25.2
76 Stillwater 23.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in Oklahoma often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Grove has a median age of 51.0 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Grove's residents are over 51.0 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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