Paden: Demographics & People
Paden's population stands at 391 people, in 180 households. Population shrank 7.3% from 422 (2022) to 391 (2024). Median age 42.9 years. (2.8y older than Okfuskee County; 7.7y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 20% of the population. Population is 56% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Hispanic or Latino. 59% of households are family-led. County is gaining 396 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 45% adult obesity, 24% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 41% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 77 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 7.3% from 422 (2022) to 391 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~362 (extrapolated at -3.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 327.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 11,310 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -7.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 422 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 391 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 391 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 327 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 42.9y is 4.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 20% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 42.9 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 391 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 80 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 76.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 145.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 90 |
| Population under 18 | 80 |
| Median age | 42.9 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 391 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 260 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 21 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 47.6% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Black population | 0.8% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.2% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 56.3% (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). 2.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 274 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 105 |
| Share born in this state | 70.1% |
| Share born in another state | 29.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 26.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 5 |
Households & Family Composition
180 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 59% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 108 families, 20% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 100 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 108 |
| Married couples with children | 22 |
| Single-parent households | 3 |
| Average household size | 2.41 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 18.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 7 |
| Family households | 106 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 58.9% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 180 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. 6.9% 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) | 6.9% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.4% |
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 | 2.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 391, shrinking, established, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 391 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Okfuskee County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade