Wagoner: Demographics & People
Wagoner is home to 8,082 people, in 3,033 households. Population grew 1.9% from 7,934 (2022) to 8,082 (2024). Median age 36.5 years. (2.4y younger than Wagoner County; 1.3y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 62% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Black. 66% of households are family-led. County is gaining 4,873 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 34% 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 1.9% from 7,934 (2022) to 8,082 (2024) — about 3.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~8,233 (extrapolated at 0.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 8,439.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 80,981 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 7,934 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 8,082 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 8,082 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 8,439 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.5y is 2.4 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.5 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 8,082 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,761 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 2,082.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,849.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,390 |
| Population under 18 | 1,761 |
| Median age | 36.5 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 8,082 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 5,092 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 460 |
| Asian residents | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 414 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 52.9% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 0.1% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 6.8% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.5% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 62.3% (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.
Top (8)
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 5,536 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,454 |
| Share born in this state | 68.5% |
| Share born in another state | 31.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 30.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 68 |
| From Europe | 18 |
Households & Family Composition
3,033 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 66% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,978 families, 28% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,633 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,978 |
| Married couples with children | 550 |
| Single-parent households | 63 |
| Average household size | 2.56 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 211 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 93 |
| Family households | 2,008 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 66.2% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 3,033 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. 13.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 4,873 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 87,039 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 82,166 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 4,873 |
| 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 | 862 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.2% |
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. 170 residents live in group quarters (2.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 170 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40145 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 145 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Wagoner |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 16.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 21.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40145 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Wagoner County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,514 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40145 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Wagoner County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 42.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 81,289 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.20 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 8,082, growing, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 8,082 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Wagoner County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade