Verden: Demographics & People
Verden's population stands at 441 people, in 180 households. Population grew 1.9% from 433 (2022) to 441 (2024). Median age 39.1 years. (0.9y younger than Grady County; 3.9y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 76% White (non-Hispanic) and 8% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.12). 64% of households are family-led. County is gaining 2,019 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 36% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 91 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.9% from 433 (2022) to 441 (2024) — about 3.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~449 (extrapolated at 0.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 460.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 54,795 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 433 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 441 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 441 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 460 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.1y is 0.2 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 | 39.1 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 441 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 124 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 80.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 151.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 86 |
| Population under 18 | 124 |
| Median age | 39.1 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 441 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.12 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 358 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 24 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 11.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 93.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.7% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 75.7% (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 | 328 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 110 |
| Share born in this state | 74.4% |
| Share born in another state | 25.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 24.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,125 |
Households & Family Composition
180 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 64% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 116 families, 27% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 128 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 116 |
| Married couples with children | 31 |
| Single-parent households | 8 |
| Average household size | 2.42 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 19.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 6 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 1 |
| Family households | 116 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 64.4% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 180 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 | 70 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 14.0% |
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 | 2.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 441, growing, family-oriented, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 441 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Grady County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade