Tamaha: Demographics & People
Tamaha's population stands at 199 people, in 121 households. Population shrank 2.9% from 205 (2022) to 199 (2024). Median age 62.4 years. (21.6y older than Haskell County; 27.2y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 12% of the population. Population is 79% White (non-Hispanic) and 5% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.11). 36% of households are family-led. County is gaining 727 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 24% smoke.
- 1.6 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 64% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 134 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 2.9% from 205 (2022) to 199 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~193 (extrapolated at -1.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 185.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 11,561 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -2.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 205 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 199 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | declining |
| Population | 199 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 185 |
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 12% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 62.4 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 12.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 199 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 24 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 18.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 67.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 90 |
| Population under 18 | 24 |
| 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 199 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 | 167 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 8 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 10.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 94.4% |
| Black population | 0.5% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.0% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 78.9% (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 | 133 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 66 |
| Share born in this state | 66.8% |
| Share born in another state | 33.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 33.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 292 |
Households & Family Composition
121 households. Averaging 1.8 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 36% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 42 families, 29% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 42 |
| Married couples with children | 12 |
| Average household size | 1.77 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 3.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 2 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 2 |
| Family households | 44 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 36.4% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 121 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. 5.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 727 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 5.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 10,465 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 9,738 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 727 |
| 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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 21.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-02 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40061 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 061 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Haskell |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 44.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 35.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 54.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40061 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Haskell County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 421 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40061 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Haskell County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 50.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 43.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 12,627 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 6.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 10 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 12.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 199, declining, retirement community, lower-income, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 199 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Haskell County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade