Central High: Demographics & People
Central High's population stands at 1,489 people, in 510 households. Population shrank 5.3% from 1,572 (2022) to 1,489 (2024). Median age 35.7 years. (5.3y younger than Stephens County; 0.5y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 32% of the population. Population is 84% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Hispanic or Latino. 81% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,185 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 19% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 86 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 5.3% from 1,572 (2022) to 1,489 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~1,411 (extrapolated at -2.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,311.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 42,848 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -5.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,572 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,489 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 1,489 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 1,311 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.7y is 3.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 32% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.7 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 32.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,489 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 477 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 261.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 540.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 211 |
| Population under 18 | 477 |
| Median age | 35.7 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 1,489 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 1,338 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 85 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 18.8% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 0.1% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.6% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 83.7% (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). 2.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 3% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 747 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 667 |
| Share born in this state | 50.2% |
| Share born in another state | 49.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 44.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 24 |
| From Europe | 8 |
Households & Family Composition
510 households. Averaging 3.0 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 81% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 397 families, 38% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 505 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 397 |
| Married couples with children | 151 |
| Single-parent households | 7 |
| Average household size | 2.96 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 9.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 42 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 13 |
| Family households | 414 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 81.2% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 510 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. 17.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,185 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 17.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 38,012 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 36,827 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,185 |
| 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 | 144 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.7% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-04 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40137 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 137 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Stephens |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 34.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 30.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 40.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40137 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Stephens County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,053 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40137 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Stephens County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 43,143 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 32.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,489, shrinking, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,489 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Stephens County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade