Tuttle: Demographics & People
Tuttle's population stands at 8,040 people, in 2,874 households. Population grew 3.3% from 7,785 (2022) to 8,040 (2024). Median age 42.4 years. (2.4y older than Grady County; 7.2y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 80% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.11). 81% of households are family-led. County is gaining 2,019 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 19% 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 3.3% from 7,785 (2022) to 8,040 (2024) — about 5.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~8,305 (extrapolated at 1.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 8,669.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 54,795 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 3.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 7,785 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 8,040 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 8,040 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 8,669 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 42.4y is 3.5 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 | 42.4 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 8,040 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,782 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,413.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 3,536.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,309 |
| Population under 18 | 1,782 |
| Median age | 42.4 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 8,040 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.11 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 6,482 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 7 |
| Asian residents | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 313 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 11.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 94.1% |
| Asian population | 0.5% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 0.4% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.1% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 80.0% (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). 0.7% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 5,530 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,257 |
| Share born in this state | 68.8% |
| Share born in another state | 31.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 28.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 102 |
| From Europe | 8 |
| From Africa | 45 |
Households & Family Composition
2,874 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 81% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 2,237 families, 35% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,835 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 2,237 |
| Married couples with children | 787 |
| Single-parent households | 30 |
| Average household size | 2.81 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 9.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 41 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 8 |
| Family households | 2,318 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 80.7% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 2,874 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. 8.2% 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) | 8.2% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 451 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.1% |
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. 36 residents live in group quarters (0.4% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 36 |
|---|
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 | 5.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 5 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 8,040, growing, established, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 8,040 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Grady County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade