Martha: Demographics & People
Martha is home to 134 people, in 49 households. Population grew 10.7% from 121 (2022) to 134 (2024). Median age 44.7 years. (9.6y older than Jackson County; 9.5y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 51% Hispanic or Latino and 40% White (non-Hispanic). The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.49). 63% of households are family-led. County is losing 809 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 37% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 60 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 10.7% from 121 (2022) to 134 (2024) — about 17.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~148 (extrapolated at 5.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 170.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 24,785 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 10.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 121 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 134 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 134 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 170 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 44.7y is 5.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 44.7 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 134 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 36 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 12.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 72.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 14 |
| Population under 18 | 36 |
| Median age | 44.7 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 134 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.49 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 76 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 54 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 48.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 50.7% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 39.6% (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). 3.7% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 14% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 56 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 54 |
| Share born in this state | 41.8% |
| Share born in another state | 58.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 40.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 14.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 11 |
Households & Family Composition
49 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 63% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 33 families, 15% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 33 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 33 |
| Married couples with children | 5 |
| Single-parent households | 2 |
| Average household size | 2.75 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 24.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 3 |
| Family households | 31 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 63.3% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 49 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. 12.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 809 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 23,656 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 24,465 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -809 |
| 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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40065 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 065 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Jackson |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 39.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 33.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 47.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40065 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Jackson County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 859 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40065 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Jackson County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 65.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 56.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 24,530 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 8.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 14 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 134, booming, established, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 134 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Jackson County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade