Nardin: Demographics & People
Census counts 130 people in Nardin, in 35 households. Population shrank 6.5% from 139 (2022) to 130 (2024). Median age 22.6 years. (15.9y younger than Kay County; 12.6y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 45% of the population. Population is 100% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 100% of households are family-led. County is losing 415 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 3.7 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 0% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 6.5% from 139 (2022) to 130 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~121 (extrapolated at -3.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 111.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 43,700 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -6.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 139 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 130 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 130 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 111 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 22.6y is 16.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 45% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 22.6 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 44.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 130 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 58 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 35.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 37.0× |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 44.6% |
| Population under 18 | 58 |
| Median age | 22.6 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 130 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 139 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 100.0% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 66 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 64 |
| Share born in this state | 50.8% |
| Share born in another state | 49.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 49.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,219 |
Households & Family Composition
35 households. Averaging 4.2 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 100% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 33 families, 100% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 33 |
| Married couples with children | 33 |
| Average household size | 4.21 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 974 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 424 |
| Family households | 35 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 100.0% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 35 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. 9.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 415 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 9.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 37,141 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 37,556 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -415 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40071 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 071 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Kay |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 37.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 32.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 42.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40071 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Kay County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,827 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40071 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Kay County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 47.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 43,538 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 44.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 130, shrinking, young community, high crime |
| Town Summary · Population | 130 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Kay County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade