Locust Grove: Demographics & People
Census counts 1,453 people in Locust Grove, in 583 households. Population grew 0.6% from 1,445 (2022) to 1,453 (2024). Median age 36.2 years. (4.2y younger than Mayes County; 1.0y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 42% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Hispanic or Latino. 64% of households are family-led. County is gaining 928 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 36% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 58 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.6% from 1,445 (2022) to 1,453 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,461 (extrapolated at 0.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,471.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 39,046 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,445 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,453 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 1,453 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 1,471 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.2y is 2.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.2 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,453 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 315 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 377.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 542.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 219 |
| Population under 18 | 315 |
| Median age | 36.2 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 1,453 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 538 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 57 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 51.4% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 0.1% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.7% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 42.0% (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 | 1,110 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 332 |
| Share born in this state | 76.4% |
| Share born in another state | 23.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 22.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 12 |
| From Europe | 3 |
| From Africa | 5 |
Households & Family Composition
583 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 64% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 363 families, 31% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 340 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 363 |
| Married couples with children | 113 |
| Single-parent households | 6 |
| Average household size | 2.47 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 19.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 24 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 12 |
| Family households | 373 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 64.0% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 583 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. 5.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 928 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 5.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 36,427 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 35,499 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 928 |
| 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 | 119 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.4% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Mayes |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 36.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 31.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 42.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40097 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Mayes County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,234 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40097 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Mayes County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 41,100 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,453, stable, family-oriented, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,453 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Mayes County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade