Checotah, OK Demographics

A map of Checotah's Population by Race

Checotah, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 3,064, a slight increase from the 3,018 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.1% White, 16.6% Multiracial, 16.2% Native American/Other, 6.4% Hispanic, 5.2% Asian, and 4.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Checotah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Checotah has become considerably 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 Checotah, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 67.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Checotah is ranked the 109th 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). Checotah was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Checotah's White Population

1,567 residents of Checotah, or 51.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Checotah is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Checotah ranks 590th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Checotah's White population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. White residents' share of Checotah's population has decreased from 59.1% to 51.1%.

Checotah is more White than neighboring Rentiesville (23.8% White). Checotah is less White than neighboring Oktaha (67.6% White), Shady Grove CDP (McIntosh County) (63.7% White), Texanna (70% White), and Duchess Landing (78% White).

Checotah's Black Population

138 residents of Checotah, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Checotah is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Checotah ranks 116th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Checotah's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Black residents' share of Checotah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Checotah is more Black than neighboring Oktaha (1.3% Black), Shady Grove CDP (McIntosh County) (0% Black), Texanna (2.3% Black), and Duchess Landing (0% Black). Checotah is less Black than neighboring Rentiesville (58.1% Black).

Checotah's Asian Population

160 residents of Checotah, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Checotah is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Checotah ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Checotah's Asian population has grown by an estimated 515.4%. Asian residents' share of Checotah's population has increased from 0.9% to 5.2%.

Checotah is more Asian than neighboring Rentiesville (0% Asian), Oktaha (0.7% Asian), Shady Grove CDP (McIntosh County) (0% Asian), Texanna (0% Asian), and Duchess Landing (0% Asian).

Checotah's Hispanic Population

195 residents of Checotah, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Checotah is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Checotah ranks 499th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Checotah's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Checotah's population has increased from 4.0% to 6.4%.

Checotah is more Hispanic than neighboring Rentiesville (0% Hispanic), Oktaha (4.9% Hispanic), Shady Grove CDP (McIntosh County) (0% Hispanic), Texanna (3.8% Hispanic), and Duchess Landing (0% Hispanic).

Checotah's Native American/Other Population

495 residents of Checotah, or 16.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Checotah is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Checotah ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Checotah's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Checotah's population has decreased from 19.7% to 16.2%.

Checotah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rentiesville (7.6% Native American/Other), Texanna (15.6% Native American/Other), and Duchess Landing (0% Native American/Other). Checotah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oktaha (18% Native American/Other), and Shady Grove CDP (McIntosh County) (20% Native American/Other).

Checotah's Multiracial Population

509 residents of Checotah, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Checotah is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Checotah ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Checotah's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Checotah's population has increased from 12.2% to 16.6%.

Checotah is more Multiracial than neighboring Rentiesville (10.5% Multiracial), Oktaha (7.5% Multiracial), Shady Grove CDP (McIntosh County) (16.4% Multiracial), and Texanna (8.2% Multiracial). Checotah is less Multiracial than neighboring Duchess Landing (22% 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.