Hodgen: Demographics & People
Hodgen is home to 52 people, in 21 households. Population grew 15.6% from 45 (2022) to 52 (2024). Median age 26.9 years. (11.8y younger than Le Flore County; 8.3y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 85% White (non-Hispanic). The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.22). 38% of households are family-led. County is gaining 743 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 62% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 117 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 15.6% from 45 (2022) to 52 (2024) — about 25.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~60 (extrapolated at 7.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 72.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 48,129 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 15.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 45 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 52 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 52 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 72 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 26.9y is 12.0 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 | 26.9 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 52 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 14 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 13.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 11.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 14 |
| Population under 18 | 14 |
| Median age | 26.9 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 52 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 22.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 87.1% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 84.6% (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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 28 |
| Share born in this state | 46.2% |
| Share born in another state | 53.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 53.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,738 |
Households & Family Composition
21 households. Averaging 1.8 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 38% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 7 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 7 |
| Average household size | 1.80 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 11 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 8 |
| Family households | 8 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 38.1% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 21 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. The surrounding county is gaining 743 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Lived in same home a year ago | 48.0% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 10.0% |
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 | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 52, booming, young community, lower-income, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 52 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Le Flore County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade