Antlers: Demographics & People
Antlers's population stands at 2,346 people, in 967 households. Population grew 0.2% from 2,341 (2022) to 2,346 (2024). Median age 36.8 years. (7.0y younger than Pushmataha County; 1.6y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 64% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.22). 57% of households are family-led. County is gaining 551 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 24% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 43% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 64 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.2% from 2,341 (2022) to 2,346 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,350 (extrapolated at 0.1%/yr trend).
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 10,812 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,341 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,346 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 2,346 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 2,357 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.8y is 2.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.8 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,346 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 503 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 616.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 811.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 416 |
| Population under 18 | 503 |
| Median age | 36.8 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 2,346 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.22 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 1,566 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 76 |
| Asian residents | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 120 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 21.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 88.1% |
| Asian population | 0.7% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 2.1% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.9% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 64.1% (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). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,512 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 805 |
| Share born in this state | 64.5% |
| Share born in another state | 35.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 34.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 12 |
| From Africa | 12 |
Households & Family Composition
967 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 57% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 549 families, 24% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 473 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 549 |
| Married couples with children | 132 |
| Single-parent households | 32 |
| Average household size | 2.32 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 54 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 28 |
| Family households | 553 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 57.2% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 967 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. 13.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 551 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 9,153 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 8,602 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 551 |
| 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 | 446 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 19.9% |
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. 118 residents live in group quarters (5.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 118 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40127 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 127 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Pushmataha |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 39.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 30.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 50.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40127 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Pushmataha County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 492 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40127 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Pushmataha County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 42.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 37.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 44.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 11,096 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.70 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,346, stable, family-oriented, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,346 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Pushmataha County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade