Wapanucka: Demographics & People
432 people call Wapanucka home, in 150 households. Population grew 5.4% from 410 (2022) to 432 (2024). Median age 26.6 years. (12.7y younger than Johnston County; 8.6y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 37% of the population. Population is 66% White (non-Hispanic) and 8% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.13). 69% of households are family-led. County is losing 230 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 24% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 31% 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 5.4% from 410 (2022) to 432 (2024) — about 9.0× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~455 (extrapolated at 2.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 488.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 10,272 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 5.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 410 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 432 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 432 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 488 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 26.6y is 12.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 37% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 26.6 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 36.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 432 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 159 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 118.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 108.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 47 |
| Population under 18 | 159 |
| Median age | 26.6 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 432 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.13 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 267 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 20 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 13.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 93.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.6% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 65.5% (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). 0.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 300 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 122 |
| Share born in this state | 69.4% |
| Share born in another state | 30.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 28.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 4 |
Households & Family Composition
150 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 69% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 98 families, 43% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 143 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 98 |
| Married couples with children | 42 |
| Single-parent households | 5 |
| Average household size | 2.83 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 9.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 18 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 2 |
| Family households | 103 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 68.7% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 150 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. 10.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 230 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 10.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 8,723 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 8,953 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -230 |
| 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 | 49 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 10.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40069 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 069 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Johnston |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 28.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 22.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 36.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40069 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Johnston County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 311 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40069 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Johnston County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 53.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 44.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 11,085 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 36.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 432, booming, young community, working-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 432 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Johnston County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade