Sportmans Shores: Demographics & People
Census counts 168 people in Sportmans Shores, in 112 households. Population grew 1.2% from 166 (2022) to 168 (2024). Median age 42.6 years. (2.2y older than Mayes County; 7.4y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 7% of the population. Population is 77% White (non-Hispanic). 40% of households are family-led. County is gaining 928 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 1.5 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 60% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 46 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.2% from 166 (2022) to 168 (2024) — about 2.0× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~170 (extrapolated at 0.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 172.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 39,046 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 166 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 168 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 168 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 172 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 42.6y is 3.7 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 7% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 42.6 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 7.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 168 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 12 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 30.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 85.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 41 |
| Population under 18 | 12 |
| Median age | 42.6 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 168 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 105 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 46.9% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 77.4% (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 | 101 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 67 |
| Share born in this state | 60.1% |
| Share born in another state | 39.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 39.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 473 |
Households & Family Composition
112 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 40% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 64 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 37 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 64 |
| Single-parent households | 11 |
| Average household size | 2.21 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 69.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 985 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 311 |
| Family households | 45 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 40.2% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 112 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 928 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| 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
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-02 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 18 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 7.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 168, growing, established, lower-income, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 168 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Mayes County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade