Hunter: Demographics & People
Hunter's population stands at 139 people, in 48 households. Population shrank 8.6% from 152 (2022) to 139 (2024). Median age 42.8 years. (6.8y older than Garfield County; 7.6y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 73% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.14). 88% of households are family-led. County is losing 449 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 12% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 76 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 8.6% from 152 (2022) to 139 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~127 (extrapolated at -4.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 112.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 62,846 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -8.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 152 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 139 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 139 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 112 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 42.8y is 3.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 42.8 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 139 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 30 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 16.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 63.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 30 |
| Population under 18 | 30 |
| Median age | 42.8 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 139 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.14 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 126 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 6 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 13.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 92.6% |
| Asian population | 2.2% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 2.9% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.6% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 73.4% (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 | 98 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 37 |
| Share born in this state | 70.5% |
| Share born in another state | 29.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 26.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 4,392 |
Households & Family Composition
48 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 88% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 55 families, 5% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 55 |
| Married couples with children | 3 |
| Average household size | 2.34 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 18.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 4 |
| Family households | 42 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 87.5% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 48 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. 3.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 449 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 3.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 56,375 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 56,824 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -449 |
| 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 13.0% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40047 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 047 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Garfield |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 32.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 28.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 36.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40047 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Garfield County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,789 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40047 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Garfield County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 62.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 52.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 39.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 61,056 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 139, shrinking, established, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 139 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Garfield County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade