Byng, OK Demographics
A map of Byng's Population by Race
Byng, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,316, a decrease from the 1,393 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% White, 23.9% Native American/Other, 7.1% Multiracial, 6.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Byng, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Byng has become considerably less 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 Byng, that probability was 60.9% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Byng is ranked the 191st 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). Byng was ranked the 178th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Byng's White Population
825 residents of Byng, or 62.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Byng is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Byng ranks 629th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Byng's White population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Byng's population has increased from 56.6% to 62.7%.
Byng is more White than neighboring Ada (58.2% White), Latta (53.7% White), Konawa (59% White), and Pickett (57.2% White). Byng is less White than neighboring Francis (71% White).
Byng's Black Population
4 residents of Byng, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Byng is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Byng ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Byng's Black population has declined by an estimated 76.5%. Black residents' share of Byng's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.
Byng is more Black than neighboring Francis (0% Black), and Pickett (0% Black). Byng is less Black than neighboring Ada (5.1% Black), Latta (1.5% Black), and Konawa (1.1% Black).
Byng's Asian Population
0 residents of Byng, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Byng is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Byng ranks 257th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Byng's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Byng's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Byng is less Asian than neighboring Francis (0.6% Asian), and Ada (1.5% Asian).
Byng's Hispanic Population
80 residents of Byng, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Byng is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Byng ranks 309th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Byng's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Byng's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.
Byng is more Hispanic than neighboring Francis (3.2% Hispanic), Latta (2.8% Hispanic), and Pickett (4.9% Hispanic). Byng is less Hispanic than neighboring Ada (8.1% Hispanic), and Konawa (7.2% Hispanic).
Byng's Native American/Other Population
314 residents of Byng, or 23.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Byng is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Byng ranks 185th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Byng's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Byng's population has increased from 22.0% to 23.9%.
Byng is more Native American/Other than neighboring Francis (23.5% Native American/Other), Ada (19.2% Native American/Other), Latta (22.1% Native American/Other), and Konawa (20.7% Native American/Other). Byng is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pickett (31.3% Native American/Other).
Byng's Multiracial Population
93 residents of Byng, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Byng is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Byng ranks 176th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Byng's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Byng's population has decreased from 13.4% to 7.1%.
Byng is more Multiracial than neighboring Francis (1.6% Multiracial), and Pickett (6.6% Multiracial). Byng is less Multiracial than neighboring Ada (7.9% Multiracial), Latta (19.8% Multiracial), and Konawa (11.9% 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.