Dale, OK Demographics
A map of Dale's Population by Race
Dale, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 293, a dramatic increase from the 175 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 18.4% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Dale 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 Dale, that probability was 45.5% in 2020 and 35.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Dale is ranked the 472nd 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). Dale was ranked the 574th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Dale's White Population
229 residents of Dale, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dale is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Dale ranks 299th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dale's White population has grown by an estimated 81.7%. White residents' share of Dale's population has increased from 72.0% to 78.2%.
Dale is more White than neighboring McLoud (62.4% White), Shawnee (67.8% White), and Tecumseh (66.9% White). Dale is less White than neighboring Bethel Acres (79.3% White), and Pink (78.6% White).
Dale's Black Population
0 residents of Dale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dale is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Dale ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dale's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Dale's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.
Dale is less Black than neighboring McLoud (6.2% Black), Bethel Acres (1.7% Black), Shawnee (3.9% Black), Pink (1.1% Black), and Tecumseh (2.8% Black).
Dale's Asian Population
0 residents of Dale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dale is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Dale ranks 198th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Dale's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.
Dale is less Asian than neighboring McLoud (1.1% Asian), Bethel Acres (0.1% Asian), Shawnee (1.2% Asian), and Pink (2.3% Asian).
Dale's Hispanic Population
54 residents of Dale, or 18.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dale is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Dale ranks 548th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Dale's population has increased from 3.4% to 18.4%.
Dale is more Hispanic than neighboring McLoud (5.9% Hispanic), Bethel Acres (6.3% Hispanic), Shawnee (6.8% Hispanic), Pink (3.9% Hispanic), and Tecumseh (4.2% Hispanic).
Dale's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Dale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dale is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Dale ranks 411th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dale's population has decreased from 12.0% to 0.0%.
Dale is less Native American/Other than neighboring McLoud (12.3% Native American/Other), Bethel Acres (7.2% Native American/Other), Shawnee (11.8% Native American/Other), Pink (4.7% Native American/Other), and Tecumseh (14.5% Native American/Other).
Dale's Multiracial Population
10 residents of Dale, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dale is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Dale ranks 374th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Dale's population has decreased from 10.3% to 3.4%.
Dale is less Multiracial than neighboring McLoud (12.2% Multiracial), Bethel Acres (5.5% Multiracial), Shawnee (8.5% Multiracial), Pink (9.4% Multiracial), and Tecumseh (11.6% 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.