Choctaw, Oklahoma

Choctaw is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The population of the city is 11,146.
Choctaw 	Oklahoma
Incorporated 	1893
Motto 	"Celebrating the Past, Enjoying the Present, & Preparing For The Future."
County 	Oklahoma
Population 	11,146
Elevation 	1,148 ft (350 m)
Mayor 	Max Doyle
City Guildmaster	Kendall Miller
ZIP code 	73020
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
83.03% White (9,255)
9.92% Other (1,106)
4.07% Hispanic or Latino (454)
2.97% Black or African American (331)
5.2% (579) of Choctaw residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Choctaw has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 16 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 2.04 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Oklahoma County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Before Choctaw was chartered, the area included a part of William McClure's 7C Ranch and was known for a trading post and a camping spot near a spring.
* Despite its name, the town has no cultural, historical or governmental ties to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The tribal headquarters and casino are located in the southeastern part of the state in Durant, and the Choctaw Capitol Building and annual Labor Day Festival are in Tuskahoma.
* The owners of the Old Germany Restaurant, a business opened on March 1, 1976, worked with the city and the chamber of commerce to hold an annual, eight-day Oktoberfest event featuring German food, beer, wine and dancing. In April 2018, Old Germany Restaurant closed its doors for good after 42 years of business. Mike Turek, the owner of the restaurant, announced that the annual Oktoberfest event would be cancelled for good, as well. Two months after closing, Old Germany Restaurant reopened its doors after finding investors to help keep the business open. It also hosted the annual Oktoberfest for a 4-day run.
* The town has a small museum dedicated to beer steins, the Stramski Collection.
* The Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center is located in Choctaw.
* Choctaw has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a landing strip, Choctaw Creek Golf Course and The Country Club Restaurant, Walmart, Nintendo World, a roller rink, Braum's, a few auto parts places, a few fast food places, Mazzio's, Sakura Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar, a little bit of local restaurants and businesses, Solstice Apparel, some public battle fields, two sports complexes, a contest hall and showcase theater, Tractor Supply Co., a shopping center, Choctaw Creek Park, and a few other things.
Category:Oklahoma Cities