Choctaw, OK Demographics

A map of Choctaw's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,784	9,250	79.5%	75.9%
Multiracial	934	1,178	7.6%	9.7%
Hispanic	911	631	7.4%	5.2%
Native American/Other	313	676	2.5%	5.5%
Asian	247	102	2.0%	0.8%
Black	114	345	0.9%	2.8%

Choctaw, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 12,303, a less than 1% change from the 12,182 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.5% White, 7.6% Multiracial, 7.4% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American/Other, 2.0% Asian, and 0.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Choctaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Choctaw 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 Choctaw, that probability was 40.8% in 2020 and 35.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Choctaw is ranked the 38th 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). Choctaw was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Choctaw's White Population

9,784 residents of Choctaw, or 79.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Choctaw is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Choctaw ranks 218th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Choctaw's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Choctaw's population has increased from 75.9% to 79.5%.

Choctaw is more White than neighboring Nicoma Park (72.6% White), Harrah (74.9% White), Jones (78.4% White), Midwest City (56.9% White), and Spencer (29% White).

Choctaw's Black Population

114 residents of Choctaw, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Choctaw is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Choctaw ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Choctaw's Black population has declined by an estimated 67.0%. Black residents' share of Choctaw's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.9%.

Choctaw is less Black than neighboring Nicoma Park (2% Black), Harrah (3.2% Black), Jones (6.1% Black), Midwest City (20.3% Black), and Spencer (44.5% Black).

Choctaw's Asian Population

247 residents of Choctaw, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Choctaw is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Choctaw ranks 138th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Choctaw's Asian population has grown by an estimated 142.2%. Asian residents' share of Choctaw's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.0%.

Choctaw is more Asian than neighboring Nicoma Park (0.2% Asian), Jones (0.2% Asian), Midwest City (1.7% Asian), and Spencer (1.2% Asian). Choctaw is less Asian than neighboring Harrah (2.5% Asian).

Choctaw's Hispanic Population

911 residents of Choctaw, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Choctaw is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Choctaw ranks 390th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Choctaw's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Choctaw's population has increased from 5.2% to 7.4%.

Choctaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Jones (5.8% Hispanic). Choctaw is less Hispanic than neighboring Nicoma Park (10.2% Hispanic), Harrah (7.8% Hispanic), Midwest City (7.7% Hispanic), and Spencer (16.2% Hispanic).

Choctaw's Native American/Other Population

313 residents of Choctaw, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Choctaw is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Choctaw ranks 610th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Choctaw's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Choctaw's population has decreased from 5.5% to 2.5%.

Choctaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jones (2.4% Native American/Other), and Spencer (1.3% Native American/Other). Choctaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nicoma Park (9.7% Native American/Other), Harrah (5.1% Native American/Other), and Midwest City (3.2% Native American/Other).

Choctaw's Multiracial Population

934 residents of Choctaw, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Choctaw is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Choctaw ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Choctaw's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Choctaw's population has decreased from 9.7% to 7.6%.

Choctaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Nicoma Park (5.3% Multiracial), Harrah (6.5% Multiracial), and Jones (7.1% Multiracial). Choctaw is less Multiracial than neighboring Midwest City (10.3% Multiracial), and Spencer (7.8% 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.