Ochelata: Demographics & People
Ochelata's population stands at 599 people, in 214 households. Population shrank 6.0% from 637 (2022) to 599 (2024). Median age 30.0 years. (9.2y younger than Washington County; 5.2y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 61% White (non-Hispanic) and 11% Hispanic or Latino. 63% of households are family-led. County is gaining 436 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 37% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 69 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 6.0% from 637 (2022) to 599 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~563 (extrapolated at -3.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 518.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 52,455 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -6.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 637 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 599 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 599 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 518 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 30.0y is 8.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 30.0 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 599 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 164 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 168.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 186.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 81 |
| Population under 18 | 164 |
| Median age | 30.0 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 599 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 390 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 5 |
| Asian residents | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 72 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 51.5% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 0.3% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 0.8% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 10.7% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 60.6% (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).
| Residents born in this state | 402 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 195 |
| Share born in this state | 67.1% |
| Share born in another state | 32.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 32.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2 |
Households & Family Composition
214 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 63% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 142 families, 46% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 193 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 142 |
| Married couples with children | 65 |
| Single-parent households | 8 |
| Average household size | 2.78 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 5.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 11 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 2 |
| Family households | 134 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 62.6% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 214 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. 21.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 436 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 21.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 48,316 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 47,880 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 436 |
| 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.0% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40147 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 147 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Washington |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 22.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 18.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 25.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40147 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Washington County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,876 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40147 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Washington County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 46.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 44.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 51,527 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 599, shrinking, young professional, middle-class, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 599 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Washington County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade