Heavener: Demographics & People
3,012 people call Heavener home, in 1,042 households. Population grew 0.5% from 2,998 (2022) to 3,012 (2024). Median age 35.3 years. (3.4y younger than Le Flore County). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 46% White (non-Hispanic) and 38% Hispanic or Latino. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.49). 64% of households are family-led. County is gaining 743 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 36% 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 0.5% from 2,998 (2022) to 3,012 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~3,026 (extrapolated at 0.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 3,045.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 48,129 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,998 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,012 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 3,012 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 3,045 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.3y is 3.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.3 years (at Oklahoma median) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,012 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 800 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 700.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,086.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 426 |
| Population under 18 | 800 |
| Median age | 35.3 years (at Oklahoma median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 3,012 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.49 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 1,553 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,053 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 48.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 37.7% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 45.8% (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.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 16% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,328 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,170 |
| Share born in this state | 44.1% |
| Share born in another state | 55.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 38.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 16.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 440 |
| From Africa | 4 |
Households & Family Composition
1,042 households. Averaging 3.1 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 64% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 652 families, 29% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 869 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 652 |
| Married couples with children | 188 |
| Single-parent households | 46 |
| Average household size | 3.06 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 82 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 14 |
| Family households | 668 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 64.1% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 1,042 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. 6.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 743 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 6.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 40,268 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 39,525 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 743 |
| 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 | 198 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.7% |
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. 70 residents live in group quarters (2.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 70 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40079 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 079 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Le Flore |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 36.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 32.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 41.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40079 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Le Flore County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,565 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40079 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Le Flore County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 48.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 41.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 49,853 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,012, stable, family-oriented, lower-income, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,012 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Le Flore County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade