Purcell: Demographics & People
Purcell is home to 6,803 people, in 2,548 households. Population grew 1.3% from 6,716 (2022) to 6,803 (2024). Median age 35.0 years. (3.6y younger than McClain County). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 68% White (non-Hispanic) and 16% Hispanic or Latino. 67% of households are family-led. County is losing 965 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 33% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 79 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.3% from 6,716 (2022) to 6,803 (2024) — about 2.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~6,891 (extrapolated at 0.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 7,011.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 295,528 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 6,716 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 6,803 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 6,803 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 7,011 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.0y is 3.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.0 years (at Oklahoma median) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 6,803 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,881 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,523.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,278.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,121 |
| Population under 18 | 1,881 |
| Median age | 35.0 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 6,803 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 5,020 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 95 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,142 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 42.1% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Black population | 1.1% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 16.4% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 67.6% (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). 0.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 6% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 4,443 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,885 |
| Share born in this state | 65.3% |
| Share born in another state | 34.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 27.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 6.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 425 |
| From Europe | 24 |
Households & Family Composition
2,548 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 67% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,700 families, 45% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,860 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,700 |
| Married couples with children | 771 |
| Single-parent households | 91 |
| Average household size | 2.56 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 253 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 81 |
| Family households | 1,708 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 67.0% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 2,548 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. 14.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 965 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 14.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 264,357 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 265,322 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -965 |
| 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 | 486 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.5% |
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. 198 residents live in group quarters (2.9% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 198 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40027 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 027 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Cleveland |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 13.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 12.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 14.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40027 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Cleveland County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 8,025 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40027 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Cleveland County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 76.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 60.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 46.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 284,014 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 5 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 6,803, growing, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 6,803 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Cleveland County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade