Christie: Demographics & People
Census counts 252 people in Christie, in 110 households. Population grew 45.7% from 173 (2022) to 252 (2024). Median age 49.4 years. (11.5y older than Adair County; 14.2y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 18% of the population. Population is 54% White (non-Hispanic). 71% of households are family-led. County is gaining 402 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 26% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 29% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 68 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 45.7% from 173 (2022) to 252 (2024) — about 76.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~380 (extrapolated at 22.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 606.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 19,495 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 45.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 173 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 252 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 252 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 606 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 49.4y is 10.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 18% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 49.4 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 18.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 252 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 46 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 14.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 136.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 56 |
| Population under 18 | 46 |
| Median age | 49.4 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 252 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 148 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 48.5% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 53.6% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 100 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 152 |
| Share born in this state | 39.7% |
| Share born in another state | 60.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 60.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 463 |
Households & Family Composition
110 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 71% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 52 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Total families | 52 |
|---|---|
| Average household size | 2.14 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 46 |
| Family households | 78 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 70.9% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 110 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 402 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 17,927 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 17,525 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 402 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 27 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 20.0% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-02 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40001 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 001 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Adair |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 48.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 41.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 56.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40001 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Adair County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 653 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40001 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Adair County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 38.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 34.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 22,194 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 9.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 16 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 18.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 252, booming, established, high crime |
| Town Summary · Population | 252 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Adair County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade