Welch: Demographics & People
Welch is home to 661 people, in 271 households. Population grew 4.4% from 633 (2022) to 661 (2024). Median age 44.1 years. (3.5y older than Craig County; 8.9y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 74% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Hispanic or Latino. 56% of households are family-led. County is gaining 465 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 44% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 110 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 4.4% from 633 (2022) to 661 (2024) — about 7.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~690 (extrapolated at 2.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 731.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 14,107 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 4.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 633 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 661 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 661 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 731 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 44.1y is 5.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 44.1 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 661 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 185 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 113.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 202.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 161 |
| Population under 18 | 185 |
| Median age | 44.1 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 661 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 473 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 37 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 43.8% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Black population | 1.2% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.6% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 74.3% (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 | 356 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 303 |
| Share born in this state | 53.9% |
| Share born in another state | 46.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 45.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 3 |
Households & Family Composition
271 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 56% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 139 families, 18% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 189 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 139 |
| Married couples with children | 25 |
| Single-parent households | 7 |
| Average household size | 2.52 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 18.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 32 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 6 |
| Family households | 151 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 55.7% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 271 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. 13.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 465 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 11,363 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 10,898 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 465 |
| 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.8% |
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. 10 residents live in group quarters (1.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 10 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40035 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 035 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Craig |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 33.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 26.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 41.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40035 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Craig County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 541 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40035 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Craig County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 69.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 55.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 14,142 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 661, growing, established, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 661 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Craig County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade