Arkoma, OK Demographics

A map of Arkoma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,605	1,359	81.2%	75.2%
Multiracial	163	226	8.2%	12.5%
Native American/Other	119	141	6.0%	7.8%
Hispanic	89	65	4.5%	3.6%
Black	0	12	0.0%	0.7%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Arkoma, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,976, an increase from the 1,806 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% White, 8.2% Multiracial, 6.0% Native American/Other, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arkoma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arkoma has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Arkoma, that probability was 41.1% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arkoma is ranked the 150th 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). Arkoma was ranked the 156th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arkoma's White Population

1,605 residents of Arkoma, or 81.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arkoma is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Arkoma ranks 234th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arkoma's White population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. White residents' share of Arkoma's population has increased from 75.2% to 81.2%.

Arkoma is more White than neighboring Moffett (54.5% White), Fort Smith (58.1% White), Pocola (75.3% White), Roland (61.8% White), and Bonanza (80.2% White).

Arkoma's Black Population

0 residents of Arkoma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arkoma is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Arkoma ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arkoma's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Arkoma's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Arkoma is less Black than neighboring Moffett (27.3% Black), Fort Smith (7% Black), Pocola (1.6% Black), and Roland (6.5% Black).

Arkoma's Asian Population

0 residents of Arkoma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arkoma is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Arkoma ranks 394th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arkoma's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Arkoma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Arkoma is less Asian than neighboring Fort Smith (5.3% Asian), Roland (1.4% Asian), and Bonanza (0.3% Asian).

Arkoma's Hispanic Population

89 residents of Arkoma, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arkoma is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Arkoma ranks 537th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arkoma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Arkoma's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.5%.

Arkoma is more Hispanic than neighboring Moffett (0% Hispanic), Pocola (4.4% Hispanic), and Roland (3.4% Hispanic). Arkoma is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Smith (20.5% Hispanic), and Bonanza (10.1% Hispanic).

Arkoma's Native American/Other Population

119 residents of Arkoma, or 6.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arkoma is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Arkoma ranks 518th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arkoma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arkoma's population has decreased from 7.8% to 6.0%.

Arkoma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moffett (0% Native American/Other), Fort Smith (1.1% Native American/Other), and Bonanza (5.5% Native American/Other). Arkoma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pocola (7.9% Native American/Other), and Roland (12.8% Native American/Other).

Arkoma's Multiracial Population

163 residents of Arkoma, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arkoma is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Arkoma ranks 231st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arkoma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Arkoma's population has decreased from 12.5% to 8.2%.

Arkoma is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Smith (8% Multiracial), and Bonanza (3.9% Multiracial). Arkoma is less Multiracial than neighboring Moffett (18.2% Multiracial), Pocola (10.8% Multiracial), and Roland (14.1% 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.