Chickasha: Demographics & People
Census counts 16,539 people in Chickasha, in 6,470 households. Population grew 1.2% from 16,349 (2022) to 16,539 (2024). Median age 36.1 years. (3.9y younger than Grady County; 0.9y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 72% White (non-Hispanic) and 9% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.31). 59% of households are family-led. County is gaining 2,019 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 41% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 62 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.2% from 16,349 (2022) to 16,539 (2024) — about 1.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~16,731 (extrapolated at 0.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 16,989.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 54,795 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 16,349 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 16,539 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 16,539 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 16,989 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.1y is 2.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.1 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 16,539 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 3,610 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 4,320.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 5,920.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 2,689 |
| Population under 18 | 3,610 |
| Median age | 36.1 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 16,539 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.31 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 12,209 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,058 |
| Asian residents | 81 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,477 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 30.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 82.4% |
| Asian population | 0.1% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 5.5% (at Oklahoma median) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 8.7% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 72.2% (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). 0.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 12,033 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 4,083 |
| Share born in this state | 72.8% |
| Share born in another state | 27.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 24.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 418 |
| From Europe | 75 |
| From Africa | 48 |
Households & Family Composition
6,470 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 59% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 3,759 families, 28% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 3,483 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 3,759 |
| Married couples with children | 1,039 |
| Single-parent households | 142 |
| Average household size | 2.43 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 345 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 140 |
| Family households | 3,790 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 58.6% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 6,470 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. 21.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 2,019 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 21.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 52,349 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 50,330 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 2,019 |
| 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 | 1,181 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.5% |
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. 879 residents live in group quarters (5.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 879 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40051 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 051 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Grady |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 24.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 21.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 28.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40051 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Grady County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,691 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40051 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Grady County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 48.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 40.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 42.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 55,834 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.90 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 3 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 16,539, growing, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 16,539 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Grady County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade