Dewar: Demographics & People
Census counts 764 people in Dewar, in 301 households. Population grew 2.7% from 744 (2022) to 764 (2024). Median age 41.4 years. (1.9y older than Okmulgee County; 6.2y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 59% White (non-Hispanic) and 5% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.21). 78% of households are family-led. County is gaining 216 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 22% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 115 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.7% from 744 (2022) to 764 (2024) — about 4.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~784 (extrapolated at 1.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 812.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 36,706 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 744 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 764 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 764 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 812 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 41.4y is 2.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 41.4 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 764 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 205 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 141.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 215.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 203 |
| Population under 18 | 205 |
| Median age | 41.4 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 764 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.21 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 427 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 28 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 21.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 88.2% |
| Black population | 2.7% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.6% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 59.4% (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%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 601 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 156 |
| Share born in this state | 78.7% |
| Share born in another state | 21.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 20.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 4 |
| From Europe | 2 |
Households & Family Composition
301 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 78% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 223 families, 24% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 196 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 223 |
| Married couples with children | 53 |
| Single-parent households | 3 |
| Average household size | 2.47 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 5.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 14 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 4 |
| Family households | 234 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 77.7% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 301 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. 4.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 216 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 4.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 31,640 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 31,424 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 216 |
| 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 | 98 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 13.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40111 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 111 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Okmulgee |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 31.1% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 26.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 35.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40111 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Okmulgee County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,392 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40111 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Okmulgee County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 51.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 44.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 46.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 38,465 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 764, growing, established, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 764 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Okmulgee County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade