Wayne: Demographics & People
Wayne is home to 701 people, in 264 households. Population shrank 10.9% from 787 (2022) to 701 (2024). Median age 29.6 years. (9.0y younger than McClain County; 5.6y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 25% of the population. Population is 70% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.24). 71% of households are family-led. County is gaining 3,029 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 29% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 55 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 10.9% from 787 (2022) to 701 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~626 (extrapolated at -5.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 535.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 41,662 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -10.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 787 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 701 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 701 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 535 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 29.6y is 9.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 25% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 29.6 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 25.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 701 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 176 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 210.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 242.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 73 |
| Population under 18 | 176 |
| Median age | 29.6 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 701 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.24 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 586 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 76 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 24.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 86.3% |
| Black population | 2.4% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.7% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 70.3% (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). 0.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 585 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 109 |
| Share born in this state | 83.5% |
| Share born in another state | 16.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 15.5% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 13 |
Households & Family Composition
264 households. Averaging 2.7 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 71% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 212 families, 30% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 212 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 212 |
| Married couples with children | 63 |
| Single-parent households | 15 |
| Average household size | 2.70 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 20.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 7 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 2 |
| Family households | 188 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 71.2% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 264 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. 22.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 3,029 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 22.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 47,565 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 44,536 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 3,029 |
| 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 | 63 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.8% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40087 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 087 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Mcclain |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 20.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 17.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 24.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40087 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | McClain County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,007 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40087 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | McClain County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 60.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 50.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 42.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 40,474 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 25.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 701, shrinking, young community, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 701 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | McClain County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade