White Eagle: Demographics & People
White Eagle's population stands at 331 people, in 88 households. Population shrank 14.9% from 389 (2022) to 331 (2024). Median age 33.2 years. (5.3y younger than Kay County; 2.0y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 34% of the population. Population is 30% White (non-Hispanic) and 5% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.29). 76% of households are family-led. County is losing 415 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 3.8 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 24% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 73 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 14.9% from 389 (2022) to 331 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~283 (extrapolated at -7.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 227.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 43,700 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -14.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 389 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 331 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 331 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 227 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 33.2y is 5.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 34% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 33.2 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 34.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 331 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 114 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 62.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 129.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 26 |
| Population under 18 | 114 |
| Median age | 33.2 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 331 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.29 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 120 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 26 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 29.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 82.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.8% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 29.6% (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).
| Residents born in this state | 278 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 46 |
| Share born in this state | 84.0% |
| Share born in another state | 16.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 6 |
Households & Family Composition
88 households. Averaging 4.0 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 76% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 76 families, 21% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 142 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 76 |
| Married couples with children | 16 |
| Single-parent households | 8 |
| Average household size | 4.01 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 18.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 33 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 18 |
| Family households | 67 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 76.1% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 88 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. 3.0% 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) | 3.0% |
|---|---|
| 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
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 | 51 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.6% |
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 | 34.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 331, shrinking, young professional, working-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 331 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Kay County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade