Vera: Demographics & People
Vera's population stands at 323 people, in 126 households. Population shrank 42.6% from 563 (2022) to 323 (2024). Median age 41.3 years. (2.1y older than Washington County; 6.1y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 26% of the population. Population is 76% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Hispanic or Latino. 73% of households are family-led. County is gaining 436 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 27% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 93 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 42.6% from 563 (2022) to 323 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~199 (extrapolated at -21.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 88.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 52,455 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -42.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 563 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 323 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 323 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 88 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 41.3y is 2.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 26% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 41.3 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 25.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 323 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 83 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 53.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 114.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 73 |
| Population under 18 | 83 |
| Median age | 41.3 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 323 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 410 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 23 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | -0.62 |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 2.2% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.6% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 75.9% (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 | 213 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 107 |
| Share born in this state | 65.9% |
| Share born in another state | 34.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 33.1% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2 |
Households & Family Composition
126 households. Averaging 2.9 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 73% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 160 families, 48% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 193 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 160 |
| Married couples with children | 77 |
| Single-parent households | 37 |
| Average household size | 2.92 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 22.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 3 |
| Family households | 92 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 73.0% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 126 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. 7.5% 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) | 7.5% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 40 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-02 |
| 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 | 5.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 8 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 25.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 323, shrinking, established, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 323 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Washington County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade