Castle: Demographics & People
Castle's population stands at 165 people, in 88 households. Population shrank 2.9% from 170 (2022) to 165 (2024). Median age 56.3 years. (16.2y older than Okfuskee County; 21.1y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 16% of the population. Population is 68% White (non-Hispanic) and 3% Hispanic or Latino. 74% of households are family-led. County is gaining 396 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 45% adult obesity, 24% smoke.
- 1.9 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 26% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 109 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 2.9% from 170 (2022) to 165 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~160 (extrapolated at -1.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 153.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 11,310 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -2.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 170 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 165 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | declining |
| Population | 165 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 153 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 56.3y is 17.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 16% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 56.3 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 15.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 165 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 26 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 29.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 50.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 60 |
| Population under 18 | 26 |
| Median age | 56.3 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 165 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 133 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 5 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 32.3% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.0% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 68.5% (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 | 93 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 69 |
| Share born in this state | 56.4% |
| Share born in another state | 43.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 41.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2 |
Households & Family Composition
88 households. Averaging 1.9 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 74% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 70 families, 11% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 70 |
| Married couples with children | 8 |
| Single-parent households | 2 |
| Average household size | 1.91 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 3.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 4 |
| Family households | 65 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 73.9% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 88 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 396 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 8,775 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 8,379 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 396 |
| 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-02 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40107 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 107 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Okfuskee |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 45.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 36.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 56.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40107 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Okfuskee County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 450 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40107 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Okfuskee County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 48.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 45.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 11,993 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 8.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 15 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 15.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 165, declining, retirement community, upper-middle, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 165 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Okfuskee County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade