Wilburton: Demographics & People
Wilburton is home to 2,602 people, in 926 households. Population shrank 9.1% from 2,861 (2022) to 2,602 (2024). Median age 29.6 years. (12.3y younger than Latimer County; 5.6y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 25% of the population. Population is 59% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.22). 60% of households are family-led. County is gaining 234 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 46% adult obesity, 25% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 40% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 63 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 9.1% from 2,861 (2022) to 2,602 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~2,371 (extrapolated at -4.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,085.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 9,444 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -9.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,861 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,602 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 2,602 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 2,085 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 29.6y is 9.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 25% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 29.6 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,602 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 644 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 847.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 752.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 359 |
| Population under 18 | 644 |
| Median age | 29.6 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 2,602 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.22 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 1,805 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 49 |
| Asian residents | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 178 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 22.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 87.7% |
| Asian population | 0.5% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 2.5% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.6% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 58.6% (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 | 1,874 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 722 |
| Share born in this state | 72.0% |
| Share born in another state | 28.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 27.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 29 |
Households & Family Composition
926 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 60% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 613 families, 23% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 751 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 613 |
| Married couples with children | 143 |
| Single-parent households | 101 |
| Average household size | 2.57 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 73 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 21 |
| Family households | 559 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 60.4% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 926 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. 15.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 234 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 15.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 9,157 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 8,923 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 234 |
| 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 | 277 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 10.1% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 222 residents live in group quarters (8.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 222 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40077 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 077 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Latimer |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 31.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 23.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 39.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40077 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Latimer County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 354 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40077 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Latimer County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 41.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 36.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 10,073 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.60 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,602, shrinking, young community, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,602 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Latimer County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade