Willow: Demographics & People
Willow's population stands at 140 people, in 78 households. Population shrank 4.8% from 147 (2022) to 140 (2024). Median age 62.4 years. (20.4y older than Greer County; 27.2y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 19% of the population. Population is 89% White (non-Hispanic) and 9% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.19). 17% of households are family-led. County is gaining 63 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 1.8 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 83% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 159 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 4.8% from 147 (2022) to 140 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~133 (extrapolated at -2.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 124.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 5,491 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -4.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 147 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 140 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | declining |
| Population | 140 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 124 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 62.4y is 23.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 19% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 62.4 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 19.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 140 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 27 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 14.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 40.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 59 |
| Population under 18 | 27 |
| Median age | 62.4 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 140 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.19 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 137 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 16 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 18.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 89.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 9.3% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 88.6% (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). 1.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 115 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 20 |
| Share born in this state | 82.1% |
| Share born in another state | 17.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 14.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 49 |
Households & Family Composition
78 households. Averaging 1.6 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 17% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 21 families, 62% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 21 |
| Married couples with children | 13 |
| Average household size | 1.65 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 20.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 34 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 6 |
| Family households | 13 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 16.7% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 78 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. The surrounding county is gaining 63 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 3,696 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 3,633 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 63 |
| 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 | 61 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 37.4% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40055 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 055 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Greer |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 35.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 24.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 48.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40055 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Greer County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 209 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40055 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Greer County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 43.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 37.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 46.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 5,712 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 19.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 140, declining, retirement community, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 140 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Greer County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade