Tiawah: Demographics & People
Tiawah is home to 225 people, in 69 households. Population grew 110.3% from 107 (2022) to 225 (2024). Median age 50.4 years. (11.3y older than Rogers County; 15.2y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 10% of the population. Population is 51% White (non-Hispanic) and 43% Hispanic or Latino. 86% of households are family-led. County is gaining 3,791 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 3.3 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 14% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 36 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 110.3% from 107 (2022) to 225 (2024) — about 183.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~541 (extrapolated at 55.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,274.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 95,240 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 110.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 107 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 225 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 225 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 1,274 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 50.4y is 11.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 10% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 50.4 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 9.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 225 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 22 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 72.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 93.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 38 |
| Population under 18 | 22 |
| Median age | 50.4 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 225 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 90 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 48.0% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 42.7% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 51.1% (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). 30.2% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%. 7% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 109 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 33 |
| Share born in this state | 48.4% |
| Share born in another state | 51.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 14.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 30.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 6.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2,583 |
Households & Family Composition
69 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 86% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 39 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Total families | 39 |
|---|---|
| Average household size | 2.23 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,613 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 564 |
| Family households | 59 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 85.5% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 69 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. 17.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 3,791 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 17.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 97,106 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 93,315 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 3,791 |
| 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 | 37 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 23.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-02 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40131 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 131 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Rogers |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 17.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 20.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40131 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Rogers County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,718 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40131 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Rogers County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 57.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 42.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 92,459 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 9.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 225, booming, retirement community, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 225 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Rogers County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade