Laverne: Demographics & People
Laverne's population stands at 904 people, in 390 households. Population shrank 13.9% from 1,050 (2022) to 904 (2024). Median age 41.3 years. (6.1y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 26% of the population. Population is 53% White (non-Hispanic) and 46% Hispanic or Latino. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.47). 67% of households are family-led. County health: 43% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 33% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 63 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 13.9% from 1,050 (2022) to 904 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~782 (extrapolated at -7.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 637.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 3,272 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -13.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,050 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 904 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 904 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 637 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 41.3y is 2.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 26% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 41.3 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 904 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 236 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 148.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 405.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 115 |
| Population under 18 | 236 |
| Median age | 41.3 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 904 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.47 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 652 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 401 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 47.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 46.5% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 52.7% (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). 1.7% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 31% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 352 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 260 |
| Share born in this state | 38.9% |
| Share born in another state | 61.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 28.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 30.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 269 |
Households & Family Composition
390 households. Averaging 2.7 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 67% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 289 families, 42% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 330 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 289 |
| Married couples with children | 120 |
| Single-parent households | 33 |
| Average household size | 2.74 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 10.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 48 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 24 |
| Family households | 263 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 67.4% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 390 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. 16.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 2,802 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 2,780 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 22 |
| 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 | 63 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.1% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40059 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 059 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Harper |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 25.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 39.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40059 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Harper County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 113 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40059 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Harper County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 52.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 46.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 44.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 3,688 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 904, shrinking, established, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 904 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Harper County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade