Bushyhead, OK Demographics

A map of Bushyhead's Population by Race

Bushyhead, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,289, a less than 1% change from the 1,292 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.6% White, 17.7% Native American/Other, 14.4% Multiracial, 5.3% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, and 1.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bushyhead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bushyhead has become more 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 Bushyhead, that probability was 57.9% in 2020 and 60.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bushyhead is ranked the 196th 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). Bushyhead was ranked the 190th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bushyhead's White Population

755 residents of Bushyhead, or 58.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bushyhead is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Bushyhead ranks 581st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bushyhead's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Bushyhead's population has decreased from 59.9% to 58.6%.

Bushyhead is more White than neighboring Foyil (57.2% White), and New Alluwe (38.1% White). Bushyhead is less White than neighboring Chelsea (59.6% White), Sequoyah (82.2% White), and Claremore (64% White).

Bushyhead's Black Population

19 residents of Bushyhead, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bushyhead is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Bushyhead ranks 413th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bushyhead's Black population has grown by an estimated 216.7%. Black residents' share of Bushyhead's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.5%.

Bushyhead is more Black than neighboring Foyil (0% Black), Chelsea (0.2% Black), Sequoyah (0% Black), and New Alluwe (0% Black). Bushyhead is less Black than neighboring Claremore (2.1% Black).

Bushyhead's Asian Population

33 residents of Bushyhead, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bushyhead is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Bushyhead ranks 357th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bushyhead's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Asian residents' share of Bushyhead's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.6%.

Bushyhead is more Asian than neighboring Foyil (0% Asian), Chelsea (0% Asian), Sequoyah (0% Asian), New Alluwe (0% Asian), and Claremore (0.7% Asian).

Bushyhead's Hispanic Population

68 residents of Bushyhead, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bushyhead is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bushyhead ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bushyhead's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bushyhead's population has decreased from 5.8% to 5.3%.

Bushyhead is more Hispanic than neighboring Chelsea (2.7% Hispanic), and Sequoyah (0.4% Hispanic). Bushyhead is less Hispanic than neighboring Foyil (5.5% Hispanic), New Alluwe (19% Hispanic), and Claremore (7.7% Hispanic).

Bushyhead's Native American/Other Population

228 residents of Bushyhead, or 17.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bushyhead is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bushyhead ranks 219th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bushyhead's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bushyhead's population has decreased from 19.9% to 17.7%.

Bushyhead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sequoyah (12.6% Native American/Other), and Claremore (16.9% Native American/Other). Bushyhead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Foyil (31.4% Native American/Other), Chelsea (24.9% Native American/Other), and New Alluwe (21.4% Native American/Other).

Bushyhead's Multiracial Population

186 residents of Bushyhead, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bushyhead is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Bushyhead ranks 166th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bushyhead's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bushyhead's population has increased from 13.7% to 14.4%.

Bushyhead is more Multiracial than neighboring Foyil (5.9% Multiracial), Chelsea (12.6% Multiracial), Sequoyah (4.7% Multiracial), and Claremore (8.6% Multiracial). Bushyhead is less Multiracial than neighboring New Alluwe (21.4% 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.