Idabel: Demographics & People
Idabel is home to 6,987 people, in 2,437 households. Population grew 0.4% from 6,959 (2022) to 6,987 (2024). Median age 33.0 years. (4.7y younger than McCurtain County; 2.2y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 30% of the population. Population is 51% White (non-Hispanic) and 17% Black. 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 272 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 45% adult obesity, 24% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 88 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.4% from 6,959 (2022) to 6,987 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~7,014 (extrapolated at 0.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 7,052.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 30,814 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 6,959 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 6,987 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 6,987 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 7,052 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 33.0y is 5.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 30% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 33.0 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 30.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 6,987 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,108 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,599.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,124.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,156 |
| Population under 18 | 2,108 |
| Median age | 33.0 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 6,987 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 3,702 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,207 |
| Asian residents | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 812 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 64.5% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | highly diverse |
| Asian population | 0.4% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 16.8% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 15.8% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 50.7% (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%. 6% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 3,692 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,828 |
| Share born in this state | 52.8% |
| Share born in another state | 47.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 40.5% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 6.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 365 |
| From Europe | 92 |
| From Africa | 57 |
Households & Family Composition
2,437 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,644 families, 18% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,957 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,644 |
| Married couples with children | 293 |
| Single-parent households | 71 |
| Average household size | 2.58 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 297 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 125 |
| Family households | 1,521 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 62.4% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 2,437 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. 16.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 272 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 25,267 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 24,995 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 272 |
| 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 | 601 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.9% |
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. 204 residents live in group quarters (2.9% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 204 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40089 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 089 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | McCurtain |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 40.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 35.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 47.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40089 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | McCurtain County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,283 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40089 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | McCurtain County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 45.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 37.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 36.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 32,832 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.40 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 30.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 6,987, stable, young professional, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 6,987 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | McCurtain County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade