Mooreland: Demographics & People
Mooreland is home to 1,330 people, in 518 households. Population grew 2.8% from 1,294 (2022) to 1,330 (2024). Median age 32.4 years. (5.4y younger than Woodward County; 2.8y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 35% of the population. Population is 83% White (non-Hispanic) and 12% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.29). 64% of households are family-led. County is losing 67 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 36% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 89 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.8% from 1,294 (2022) to 1,330 (2024) — about 4.6× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,367 (extrapolated at 1.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,417.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 20,470 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,294 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,330 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 1,330 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 1,417 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 32.4y is 6.5 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 35% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 32.4 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 34.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,330 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 464 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 222.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 480.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 164 |
| Population under 18 | 464 |
| Median age | 32.4 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 1,330 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.29 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 1,131 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 229 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 28.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 82.7% |
| Asian population | 0.2% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 12.2% (at Oklahoma median) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 82.9% (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). 2.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 946 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 320 |
| Share born in this state | 71.1% |
| Share born in another state | 28.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 24.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 30 |
| From Europe | 4 |
| From Africa | 2 |
Households & Family Composition
518 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 64% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 389 families, 33% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 439 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 389 |
| Married couples with children | 127 |
| Single-parent households | 23 |
| Average household size | 2.37 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 13.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 79 |
| Family households | 330 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 63.7% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 518 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. 10.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 67 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 10.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 17,075 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 17,142 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -67 |
| 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 | 73 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.1% |
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. 20 residents live in group quarters (1.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 20 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40153 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 153 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Woodward |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 37.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 30.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 44.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40153 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Woodward County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 638 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40153 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Woodward County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 45.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 39.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 20,211 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 34.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,330, growing, young professional, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,330 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Woodward County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade