Box, OK Demographics

A map of Box's Population by Race

Box, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 52, a dramatic decrease from the 153 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.1% White, 26.9% Multiracial, 25.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Box, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Box has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Box, that probability was 60.6% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Box is ranked the 754th 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). Box was ranked the 606th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Box's White Population

25 residents of Box, or 48.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Box is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Box ranks 642nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Box's White population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. White residents' share of Box's population has decreased from 55.6% to 48.1%.

Box is more White than neighboring Blackgum (0% White), and Vian (42.2% White). Box is less White than neighboring Redbird Smith (54% White), Evening Shade (54.8% White), and Pinhook Corner (86.1% White).

Box's Black Population

0 residents of Box, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Box is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Box ranks 364th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

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

Box is less Black than neighboring Vian (7% Black).

Box's Asian Population

0 residents of Box, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Box is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Box ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

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

Box is less Asian than neighboring Vian (1.3% Asian).

Box's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Box, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Box is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Box ranks 567th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Box's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Box's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.0%.

Box is less Hispanic than neighboring Evening Shade (5.3% Hispanic), and Vian (5.4% Hispanic).

Box's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Box, or 25.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Box is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Box ranks 166th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Box's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Box's population has increased from 23.5% to 25.0%.

Box is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blackgum (0% Native American/Other), Evening Shade (24.7% Native American/Other), and Pinhook Corner (13.9% Native American/Other). Box is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redbird Smith (42.2% Native American/Other), and Vian (26.1% Native American/Other).

Box's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Box, or 26.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Box is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Box ranks 68th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Box's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Box's population has increased from 17.0% to 26.9%.

Box is more Multiracial than neighboring Blackgum (0% Multiracial), Redbird Smith (3.8% Multiracial), Evening Shade (15.1% Multiracial), Vian (18% Multiracial), and Pinhook Corner (0% 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.