Colbert: Demographics & People
Colbert's population stands at 1,277 people, in 507 households. Population grew 2.3% from 1,248 (2022) to 1,277 (2024). Median age 43.4 years. (6.4y older than Bryan County; 8.2y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 19% of the population. Population is 66% White (non-Hispanic) and 10% Black. 60% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,885 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 40% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 72 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.3% from 1,248 (2022) to 1,277 (2024) — about 3.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,306 (extrapolated at 1.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,347.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 46,067 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,248 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,277 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 1,277 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 1,347 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 43.4y is 4.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 19% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 43.4 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 19.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,277 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 242 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 304.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 437.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 294 |
| Population under 18 | 242 |
| Median age | 43.4 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 1,277 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 920 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 121 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 86 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 45.4% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Black population | 10.2% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.0% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 66.1% (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). 0.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 491 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 752 |
| Share born in this state | 38.4% |
| Share born in another state | 61.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 58.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 10 |
Households & Family Composition
507 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 60% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 300 families, 17% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 248 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 300 |
| Married couples with children | 50 |
| Single-parent households | 16 |
| Average household size | 2.49 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 16.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 32 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 7 |
| Family households | 302 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 59.6% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 507 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. 3.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,885 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 3.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 41,429 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 39,544 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,885 |
| 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 | 146 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.3% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 42 residents live in group quarters (3.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 42 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40013 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 013 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Bryan |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 35.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 31.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 40.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40013 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Bryan County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,985 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40013 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Bryan County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 38.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 47,995 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 19.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,277, growing, established, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,277 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Bryan County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade