Vian: Demographics & People
Vian's population stands at 1,435 people, in 473 households. Population grew 8.6% from 1,322 (2022) to 1,435 (2024). Median age 32.5 years. (8.1y younger than Sequoyah County; 2.7y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 31% of the population. Population is 42% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.39). 74% of households are family-led. County is gaining 645 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 3.0 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 26% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 80 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 8.6% from 1,322 (2022) to 1,435 (2024) — about 14.3× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,560 (extrapolated at 4.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,737.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 39,281 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 8.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,322 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,435 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,435 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 1,737 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 32.5y is 6.4 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 31% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 32.5 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 30.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,435 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 443 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 314.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 482.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 196 |
| Population under 18 | 443 |
| Median age | 32.5 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 1,435 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.39 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 540 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 101 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 69 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 39.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 76.1% |
| Asian population | 1.3% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 7.0% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.4% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 42.2% (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). 0.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 836 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 577 |
| Share born in this state | 58.3% |
| Share born in another state | 41.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 40.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 4 |
Households & Family Composition
473 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 74% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 322 families, 18% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 347 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 322 |
| Married couples with children | 59 |
| Single-parent households | 6 |
| Average household size | 2.77 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 86 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 23 |
| Family households | 352 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 74.4% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 473 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. 16.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 645 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 34,885 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 34,240 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 645 |
| 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 | 205 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 15.8% |
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. 62 residents live in group quarters (4.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 62 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40135 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 135 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Sequoyah |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 42.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 37.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 47.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40135 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Sequoyah County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,402 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40135 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Sequoyah County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 42.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 39.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 41,569 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 30.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,435, booming, young professional, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,435 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Sequoyah County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade