Gotebo: Demographics & People
Census counts 262 people in Gotebo, in 113 households. Population grew 12.9% from 232 (2022) to 262 (2024). Median age 59.7 years. (17.3y older than Kiowa County; 24.5y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 12% of the population. Population is 88% White (non-Hispanic) and 2% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.03). 71% of households are family-led. County is gaining 192 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 45% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 29% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 69 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 12.9% from 232 (2022) to 262 (2024) — about 21.6× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~296 (extrapolated at 6.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 347.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 8,509 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 12.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 232 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 262 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 262 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 347 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 59.7y is 20.8 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 | 59.7 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 12.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 262 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 32 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 42.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 113.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 75 |
| Population under 18 | 32 |
| Median age | 59.7 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 262 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.03 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 205 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 2.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 98.6% |
| Asian population | 0.8% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.3% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 87.8% (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.
Top (7)
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 175 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 85 |
| Share born in this state | 66.8% |
| Share born in another state | 33.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 32.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2 |
| From Africa | 2 |
Households & Family Composition
113 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 71% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 71 families, 8% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 71 |
| Married couples with children | 6 |
| Single-parent households | 3 |
| Average household size | 2.25 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 8.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 4 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 4 |
| Family households | 80 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 70.8% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 113 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. 4.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 192 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 4.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 6,697 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 6,505 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 192 |
| 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.1% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40075 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 075 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Kiowa |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 34.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 26.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 45.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40075 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Kiowa County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 405 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40075 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Kiowa County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 60.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 52.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 47.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 8,708 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 6.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 9 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 12.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 262, booming, retirement community, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 262 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Kiowa County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade