Cartwright, OK Demographics

A map of Cartwright's Population by Race

Cartwright, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 744, a dramatic increase from the 492 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.6% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cartwright, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cartwright 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 Cartwright, that probability was 40.7% in 2020 and 25.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cartwright is ranked the 294th 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). Cartwright was ranked the 347th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cartwright's White Population

638 residents of Cartwright, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cartwright is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Cartwright ranks 222nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cartwright's White population has grown by an estimated 71.0%. White residents' share of Cartwright's population has increased from 75.8% to 85.8%.

Cartwright is more White than neighboring Colbert (66.1% White), Platter (0% White), Denison (66.5% White), and McBride (80% White). Cartwright is less White than neighboring Preston (88.6% White).

Cartwright's Black Population

0 residents of Cartwright, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cartwright is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Cartwright ranks 376th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cartwright's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Cartwright's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Cartwright is less Black than neighboring Colbert (10.2% Black), Denison (6.8% Black), and Preston (1.4% Black).

Cartwright's Asian Population

12 residents of Cartwright, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cartwright is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Cartwright ranks 274th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cartwright's Asian population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Asian residents' share of Cartwright's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.6%.

Cartwright is more Asian than neighboring Colbert (0% Asian), Platter (0% Asian), Denison (1.2% Asian), Preston (0.7% Asian), and McBride (0% Asian).

Cartwright's Hispanic Population

81 residents of Cartwright, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cartwright is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Cartwright ranks 227th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cartwright's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 113.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Cartwright's population has increased from 7.7% to 10.9%.

Cartwright is more Hispanic than neighboring Colbert (7% Hispanic), Platter (0% Hispanic), Preston (3% Hispanic), and McBride (0% Hispanic). Cartwright is less Hispanic than neighboring Denison (16.2% Hispanic).

Cartwright's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Cartwright, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cartwright is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Cartwright ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cartwright's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cartwright's population has decreased from 8.9% to 1.7%.

Cartwright is more Native American/Other than neighboring Platter (0% Native American/Other), Denison (0.6% Native American/Other), Preston (1.1% Native American/Other), and McBride (0% Native American/Other). Cartwright is less Native American/Other than neighboring Colbert (9.7% Native American/Other).

Cartwright's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Cartwright, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cartwright is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Cartwright ranks 645th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cartwright's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Cartwright's population has decreased from 6.5% to 0.0%.

Cartwright is less Multiracial than neighboring Colbert (7% Multiracial), Denison (8.7% Multiracial), Preston (5.1% Multiracial), and McBride (20% 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.