Billings: Demographics & People
Billings is home to 666 people, in 133 households. Population grew 20.9% from 551 (2022) to 666 (2024). Median age 37.6 years. (4.6y younger than Noble County; 2.4y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 81% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.05). 56% of households are family-led. County is gaining 469 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 5.0 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 44% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 64 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 20.9% from 551 (2022) to 666 (2024) — about 34.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~812 (extrapolated at 10.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,036.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 10,924 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 20.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 551 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 666 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 666 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 1,036 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.6y is 1.3 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 | 37.6 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 666 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 143 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 155.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 250.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 118 |
| Population under 18 | 143 |
| Median age | 37.6 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 666 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.05 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 440 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 6 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 4.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 97.6% |
| Black population | 0.8% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.8% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 81.2% (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 | 512 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 154 |
| Share born in this state | 76.9% |
| Share born in another state | 23.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 23.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 69 |
Households & Family Composition
133 households. Averaging 2.9 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 56% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 67 families, 37% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 79 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 67 |
| Married couples with children | 25 |
| Average household size | 2.87 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 1.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 15 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 3 |
| Family households | 75 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 56.4% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 133 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. 17.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 469 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 17.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 10,188 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 9,719 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 469 |
| 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 | 103 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 25.9% |
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. 263 residents live in group quarters (39.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 263 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40103 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 103 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Noble |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 31.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 24.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 40.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40103 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Noble County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 403 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40103 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Noble County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 76.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 65.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 48.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 11,131 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 666, booming, family-oriented, working-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 666 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Noble County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade