Dale: Demographics & People
About 293 people live in Dale, in 155 households. Population grew 29.1% from 227 (2022) to 293 (2024). Median age 34.0 years. (3.9y younger than Pottawatomie County; 1.2y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 26% of the population. Population is 78% White (non-Hispanic) and 18% Hispanic or Latino. 94% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,942 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 1.9 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 6% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 176 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 29.1% from 227 (2022) to 293 (2024) — about 48.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~384 (extrapolated at 14.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 531.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 72,454 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 29.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 227 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 293 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 293 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 531 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.0y is 4.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 26% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.0 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 25.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 293 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 76 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 71.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 35.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 111 |
| Population under 18 | 76 |
| Median age | 34.0 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 293 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 215 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 39.1% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 18.4% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 78.2% (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 | 249 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 30 |
| Share born in this state | 85.0% |
| Share born in another state | 15.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 10.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 4.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,365 |
Households & Family Composition
155 households. Averaging 1.5 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 94% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 121 families, 17% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 42 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 121 |
| Married couples with children | 21 |
| Average household size | 1.54 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,385 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 652 |
| Family households | 145 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 93.5% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 155 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. 6.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,942 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 6.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 64,757 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 62,815 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,942 |
| 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 | 5.8% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40125 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 125 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Pottawatomie |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 27.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 24.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 30.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40125 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Pottawatomie County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 3,352 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40125 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Pottawatomie County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 65.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 52.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 72,592 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 25.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 293, booming, young professional, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 293 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Pottawatomie County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade