- Durant is a city located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of approximately 17,695 people as of the 2019 census. The city is known for being the headquarters of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and is a major educational and cultural center in southeastern Oklahoma. Durant is home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University, providing a college town atmosphere. The city offers various recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, and boating in the nearby lakes and state parks.