Payne County, Oklahoma

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Payne County
Payne County Courthouse
Payne County Courthouse
Flag of Payne County
Official seal of Payne County
Map of Oklahoma highlighting Payne County
Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma
Map of the United States highlighting Oklahoma
Oklahoma's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°05′N 96°58′W / 36.08°N 96.97°W / 36.08; -96.97
Country United States
State Oklahoma
FoundedMay 2, 1890
Named forCapt. David L. Payne
SeatStillwater
Largest cityStillwater
Area
 • Total697 sq mi (1,810 km2)
 • Land685 sq mi (1,770 km2)
 • Water12 sq mi (30 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total81,646
 • Density120/sq mi (45/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.paynecounty.org

Payne County is a county in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. At the 2020 census, 81,646 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Stillwater.

Geography[change | change source]

The county has a total area of 697 square miles.

References[change | change source]

  1. "QuickFacts: Payne County, Oklahoma". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2024.