Central High, OK Demographics

A map of Central High's Population by Race

Central High, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,489, a large increase from the 1,181 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.7% White, 7.5% Multiracial, 5.6% Hispanic, 3.1% Native American/Other, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central High, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Central High has become 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 Central High, that probability was 33.4% in 2020 and 29.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central High is ranked the 181st 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). Central High was ranked the 199th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central High's White Population

1,246 residents of Central High, or 83.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central High is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Central High ranks 117th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central High's White population has grown by an estimated 30.5%. White residents' share of Central High's population has increased from 80.9% to 83.7%.

Central High is more White than neighboring Marlow (79.8% White), Duncan (73.9% White), and Rush Springs (80.5% White). Central High is less White than neighboring Empire City (89.5% White), and Sterling (88% White).

Central High's Black Population

0 residents of Central High, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central High is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Central High ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central High's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Central High's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Central High is less Black than neighboring Marlow (0.2% Black), Empire City (0.4% Black), Sterling (3.6% Black), and Duncan (2.1% Black).

Central High's Asian Population

1 residents of Central High, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central High is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Central High ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central High's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Central High's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Central High is more Asian than neighboring Marlow (0% Asian), Empire City (0% Asian), Sterling (0% Asian), and Rush Springs (0% Asian). Central High is less Asian than neighboring Duncan (0.6% Asian).

Central High's Hispanic Population

84 residents of Central High, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central High is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Central High ranks 339th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central High's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Central High's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Central High is more Hispanic than neighboring Empire City (2.1% Hispanic), and Sterling (3.2% Hispanic). Central High is less Hispanic than neighboring Marlow (7.2% Hispanic), Duncan (11.7% Hispanic), and Rush Springs (6.6% Hispanic).

Central High's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Central High, or 3.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Central High is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Central High ranks 644th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central High's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central High's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.1%.

Central High is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marlow (2.6% Native American/Other), Sterling (0.9% Native American/Other), and Duncan (3% Native American/Other). Central High is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rush Springs (3.9% Native American/Other).

Central High's Multiracial Population

112 residents of Central High, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central High is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Central High ranks 556th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central High's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Central High's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.5%.

Central High is more Multiracial than neighboring Empire City (4.8% Multiracial), and Sterling (4.3% Multiracial). Central High is less Multiracial than neighboring Marlow (10.2% Multiracial), Duncan (8.6% Multiracial), and Rush Springs (8.9% 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.