Del City, OK Demographics

A map of Del City's Population by Race

Del City, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 21,494, a slight decrease from the 21,822 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.3% White, 21.3% Black, 14.6% Hispanic, 10.2% Multiracial, 3.7% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Del City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Del City is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Del City, that probability was 68.0% in 2020 and 67.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Del City is ranked the 23rd 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). Del City was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Del City's White Population

10,587 residents of Del City, or 49.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Del City is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Del City ranks 701st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del City's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Del City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 49.3%.

Del City is more White than neighboring Forest Park (33.7% White). Del City is less White than neighboring Smith Village (70% White), Valley Brook (51.8% White), Midwest City (56.9% White), and Oklahoma City (50.1% White).

Del City's Black Population

4,582 residents of Del City, or 21.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Del City is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Del City ranks 24th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del City's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Black residents' share of Del City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.3%.

Del City is more Black than neighboring Smith Village (0% Black), Valley Brook (3.2% Black), Midwest City (20.3% Black), and Oklahoma City (13.1% Black). Del City is less Black than neighboring Forest Park (49.5% Black).

Del City's Asian Population

188 residents of Del City, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Del City is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Del City ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.4%. Asian residents' share of Del City's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.9%.

Del City is more Asian than neighboring Smith Village (0% Asian). Del City is less Asian than neighboring Valley Brook (1.4% Asian), Forest Park (2.3% Asian), Midwest City (1.7% Asian), and Oklahoma City (4.5% Asian).

Del City's Hispanic Population

3,133 residents of Del City, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Del City is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Del City ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Del City's population has increased from 12.7% to 14.6%.

Del City is more Hispanic than neighboring Smith Village (2.5% Hispanic), Forest Park (8% Hispanic), and Midwest City (7.7% Hispanic). Del City is less Hispanic than neighboring Valley Brook (30.8% Hispanic), and Oklahoma City (22.1% Hispanic).

Del City's Native American/Other Population

805 residents of Del City, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Del City is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Del City ranks 649th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Del City's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.7%.

Del City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smith Village (2.5% Native American/Other), Forest Park (0.3% Native American/Other), Midwest City (3.2% Native American/Other), and Oklahoma City (2.7% Native American/Other). Del City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Valley Brook (5.7% Native American/Other).

Del City's Multiracial Population

2,199 residents of Del City, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Del City is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Del City ranks 369th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Del City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Del City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.2%.

Del City is more Multiracial than neighboring Valley Brook (7.1% Multiracial), Forest Park (6.1% Multiracial), and Oklahoma City (7.6% Multiracial). Del City is less Multiracial than neighboring Smith Village (25% Multiracial), and Midwest City (10.3% 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.