Okemah: Demographics & People
About 3,063 people live in Okemah, in 1,150 households. Population grew 0.2% from 3,058 (2022) to 3,063 (2024). Median age 36.5 years. (3.6y younger than Okfuskee County; 1.3y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 59% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Hispanic or Latino. 67% of households are family-led. County is gaining 396 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 45% adult obesity, 24% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 33% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 84 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.2% from 3,058 (2022) to 3,063 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~3,067 (extrapolated at 0.1%/yr trend).
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 11,310 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 3,058 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,063 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 3,063 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 3,074 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.5y is 2.4 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 | 36.5 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,063 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 851 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 643.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,025.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 544 |
| Population under 18 | 851 |
| Median age | 36.5 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 3,063 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 1,876 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 120 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 51.6% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Black population | 2.3% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.5% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 59.2% (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). 0.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 0% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,445 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 601 |
| Share born in this state | 79.8% |
| Share born in another state | 20.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 19.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 250 |
Households & Family Composition
1,150 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 67% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 737 families, 20% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 891 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 737 |
| Married couples with children | 144 |
| Single-parent households | 39 |
| Average household size | 2.57 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 117 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 53 |
| Family households | 774 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 67.3% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 1,150 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. 14.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 396 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 14.5% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 318 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 10.9% |
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. 186 residents live in group quarters (6.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 186 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,063, stable, family-oriented, lower-income, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,063 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Okfuskee County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade