Ada, OK Demographics

A map of Ada's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,640	8,942	58.2%	54.3%
Native American/Other	3,187	2,849	19.2%	17.3%
Hispanic	1,335	1,281	8.1%	7.8%
Multiracial	1,317	2,412	7.9%	14.6%
Black	847	696	5.1%	4.2%
Asian	249	301	1.5%	1.8%

Ada, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 16,575, a less than 1% change from the 16,481 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% White, 19.2% Native American/Other, 8.1% Hispanic, 7.9% Multiracial, 5.1% Black, and 1.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ada, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ada has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ada, that probability was 64.6% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ada is ranked the 32nd most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ada was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ada's White Population

9,640 residents of Ada, or 58.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ada is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Ada ranks 657th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ada's White population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Ada's population has increased from 54.3% to 58.2%.

Ada is more White than neighboring Latta (53.7% White), and Pickett (57.2% White). Ada is less White than neighboring Byng (62.7% White), Francis (71% White), and Fitzhugh (87.8% White).

Ada's Black Population

847 residents of Ada, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ada is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Ada ranks 112th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ada's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Black residents' share of Ada's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.1%.

Ada is more Black than neighboring Latta (1.5% Black), Byng (0.3% Black), Pickett (0% Black), Francis (0% Black), and Fitzhugh (0% Black).

Ada's Asian Population

249 residents of Ada, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ada is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Ada ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ada's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Asian residents' share of Ada's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Ada is more Asian than neighboring Latta (0% Asian), Byng (0% Asian), Pickett (0% Asian), Francis (0.6% Asian), and Fitzhugh (0% Asian).

Ada's Hispanic Population

1,335 residents of Ada, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ada is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ada ranks 225th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ada's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Ada's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.1%.

Ada is more Hispanic than neighboring Latta (2.8% Hispanic), Byng (6.1% Hispanic), Pickett (4.9% Hispanic), Francis (3.2% Hispanic), and Fitzhugh (0% Hispanic).

Ada's Native American/Other Population

3,187 residents of Ada, or 19.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ada is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ada ranks 267th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ada's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ada's population has increased from 17.3% to 19.2%.

Ada is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fitzhugh (11.2% Native American/Other). Ada is less Native American/Other than neighboring Latta (22.1% Native American/Other), Byng (23.9% Native American/Other), Pickett (31.3% Native American/Other), and Francis (23.5% Native American/Other).

Ada's Multiracial Population

1,317 residents of Ada, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ada is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Ada ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ada's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Ada's population has decreased from 14.6% to 7.9%.

Ada is more Multiracial than neighboring Byng (7.1% Multiracial), Pickett (6.6% Multiracial), Francis (1.6% Multiracial), and Fitzhugh (1% Multiracial). Ada is less Multiracial than neighboring Latta (19.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.