Arpelar, OK Demographics

A map of Arpelar's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	203	203	65.1%	69.8%
Multiracial	38	36	12.2%	12.4%
Hispanic	33	11	10.6%	3.8%
Native American/Other	33	39	10.6%	13.4%
Asian	5	2	1.6%	0.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Arpelar, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 312, an increase from the 291 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.1% White, 12.2% Multiracial, 10.6% Hispanic, 10.6% Native American/Other, 1.6% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arpelar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arpelar has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Arpelar, that probability was 47.9% in 2020 and 53.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arpelar is ranked the 454th 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). Arpelar was ranked the 461st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arpelar's White Population

203 residents of Arpelar, or 65.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arpelar is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Arpelar ranks 353rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arpelar's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Arpelar's population has decreased from 69.8% to 65.1%.

Arpelar is more White than neighboring Scipio (51.9% White), Stuart (59.1% White), and McAlester (63.8% White). Arpelar is less White than neighboring Haywood (79.6% White), and Savanna (70.3% White).

Arpelar's Black Population

0 residents of Arpelar, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arpelar is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Arpelar ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arpelar's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Arpelar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Arpelar is less Black than neighboring McAlester (4.9% Black).

Arpelar's Asian Population

5 residents of Arpelar, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arpelar is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Arpelar ranks 171st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arpelar's Asian population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Asian residents' share of Arpelar's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.6%.

Arpelar is more Asian than neighboring Haywood (0% Asian), Scipio (0% Asian), Stuart (0% Asian), Savanna (0% Asian), and McAlester (0.7% Asian).

Arpelar's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Arpelar, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arpelar is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Arpelar ranks 518th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arpelar's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Arpelar's population has increased from 3.8% to 10.6%.

Arpelar is more Hispanic than neighboring Haywood (0% Hispanic), Scipio (0% Hispanic), Savanna (2.1% Hispanic), and McAlester (7.4% Hispanic). Arpelar is less Hispanic than neighboring Stuart (22.2% Hispanic).

Arpelar's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Arpelar, or 10.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arpelar is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Arpelar ranks 367th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arpelar's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arpelar's population has decreased from 13.4% to 10.6%.

Arpelar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haywood (0% Native American/Other), Savanna (3.5% Native American/Other), and McAlester (9.8% Native American/Other). Arpelar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scipio (31.5% Native American/Other), and Stuart (14.1% Native American/Other).

Arpelar's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Arpelar, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arpelar is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Arpelar ranks 239th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arpelar's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Arpelar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.2%.

Arpelar is more Multiracial than neighboring Stuart (4.5% Multiracial). Arpelar is less Multiracial than neighboring Haywood (20.4% Multiracial), Scipio (16.7% Multiracial), Savanna (24.1% Multiracial), and McAlester (13.4% 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.