Talihina: Demographics & People
Talihina is home to 864 people, in 400 households. Population grew 0.3% from 861 (2022) to 864 (2024). Median age 45.3 years. (6.6y older than Le Flore County; 10.1y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 60% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.25). 57% of households are family-led. County is gaining 743 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 43% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 126 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.3% from 861 (2022) to 864 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~867 (extrapolated at 0.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 871.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 48,129 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 861 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 864 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 864 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 871 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 45.3y is 6.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 45.3 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 23.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 864 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 205 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 127.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 255.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 277 |
| Population under 18 | 205 |
| Median age | 45.3 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 864 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.25 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 528 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 12 |
| Asian residents | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 41 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 25.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 86.0% |
| Asian population | 0.8% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 1.3% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.9% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 59.8% (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). 0.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 466 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 382 |
| Share born in this state | 53.9% |
| Share born in another state | 46.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 44.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 25 |
| From Europe | 3 |
| From Africa | 22 |
Households & Family Composition
400 households. Averaging 2.0 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 57% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 222 families, 24% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 180 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 222 |
| Married couples with children | 54 |
| Single-parent households | 17 |
| Average household size | 2.03 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 33.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 23 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 6 |
| Family households | 228 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 57.0% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 400 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. 8.4% 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) | 8.4% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 95 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.4% |
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. 39 residents live in group quarters (4.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 39 |
|---|
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 | 4.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 23.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 864, stable, established, working-class, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 864 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Le Flore County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade