Claremore, OK Demographics

A map of Claremore's Population by Race

Claremore, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 20,166, a slight increase from the 19,580 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.0% White, 16.9% Native American/Other, 8.6% Multiracial, 7.7% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Claremore, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Claremore has become 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 Claremore, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 54.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Claremore is ranked the 25th 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). Claremore was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Claremore's White Population

12,908 residents of Claremore, or 64.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Claremore is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Claremore ranks 552nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremore's White population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Claremore's population has increased from 60.8% to 64.0%.

Claremore is more White than neighboring Tiawah (51.1% White), and Valley Park (50% White). Claremore is less White than neighboring Justice (68.4% White), Sequoyah (82.2% White), and Verdigris (74.3% White).

Claremore's Black Population

419 residents of Claremore, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Claremore is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Claremore ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremore's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Claremore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Claremore is more Black than neighboring Justice (0.8% Black), Sequoyah (0% Black), Verdigris (0% Black), Tiawah (0% Black), and Valley Park (0% Black).

Claremore's Asian Population

142 residents of Claremore, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Claremore is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Claremore ranks 128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremore's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Asian residents' share of Claremore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Claremore is more Asian than neighboring Justice (0.3% Asian), Sequoyah (0% Asian), Verdigris (0.2% Asian), Tiawah (0% Asian), and Valley Park (0% Asian).

Claremore's Hispanic Population

1,546 residents of Claremore, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Claremore is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Claremore ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremore's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Claremore's population has increased from 7.0% to 7.7%.

Claremore is more Hispanic than neighboring Justice (3.1% Hispanic), Sequoyah (0.4% Hispanic), and Verdigris (5.7% Hispanic). Claremore is less Hispanic than neighboring Tiawah (42.7% Hispanic), and Valley Park (28.6% Hispanic).

Claremore's Native American/Other Population

3,407 residents of Claremore, or 16.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Claremore is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Claremore ranks 321st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremore's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Claremore's population has increased from 14.9% to 16.9%.

Claremore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Justice (13.5% Native American/Other), Sequoyah (12.6% Native American/Other), Verdigris (11.8% Native American/Other), Tiawah (0% Native American/Other), and Valley Park (0% Native American/Other).

Claremore's Multiracial Population

1,744 residents of Claremore, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Claremore is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Claremore ranks 150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremore's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Claremore's population has decreased from 14.1% to 8.6%.

Claremore is more Multiracial than neighboring Sequoyah (4.7% Multiracial), Verdigris (7.9% Multiracial), and Tiawah (6.2% Multiracial). Claremore is less Multiracial than neighboring Justice (13.9% Multiracial), and Valley Park (21.4% 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.