Fox: Demographics & People
Fox is home to 63 people, in 29 households. Population grew 103.2% from 31 (2022) to 63 (2024). Median age 39.5 years. (1.2y older than Carter County; 4.3y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 18% of the population. Population is 90% White (non-Hispanic). 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,016 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 75 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 103.2% from 31 (2022) to 63 (2024) — about 172.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~144 (extrapolated at 51.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 329.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 48,003 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 103.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 31 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 63 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 63 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 329 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.5y is 0.6 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 | 39.5 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 17.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 63 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 11 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 18.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 18.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 16 |
| Population under 18 | 11 |
| Median age | 39.5 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 63 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 31 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 50.0% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 90.5% (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 | 42 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 21 |
| Share born in this state | 66.7% |
| Share born in another state | 33.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 33.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,675 |
Households & Family Composition
29 households. Averaging 1.7 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 8 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 8 |
| Average household size | 1.72 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 25.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,259 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 433 |
| Family households | 18 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 62.1% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 29 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. 31.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,016 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Lived in same home a year ago | 63.0% |
|---|---|
| Moved within the county (past year) | 31.7% |
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 43,190 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 42,174 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,016 |
| 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40019 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 019 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Carter |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 37.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 32.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 42.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40019 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Carter County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,228 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40019 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Carter County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 57.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 46.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 48,111 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 17.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 63, booming, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 63 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Carter County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade