Dewey, OK Demographics

A map of Dewey's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,038	2,285	59.7%	67.8%
Native American/Other	514	423	15.1%	12.5%
Multiracial	473	418	13.9%	12.4%
Hispanic	297	184	8.7%	5.5%
Asian	85	3	2.5%	0.1%
Black	5	59	0.1%	1.7%

Dewey, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 3,412, a slight increase from the 3,372 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.7% White, 15.1% Native American/Other, 13.9% Multiracial, 8.7% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dewey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dewey has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Dewey, that probability was 50.6% in 2020 and 59.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dewey is ranked the 96th 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). Dewey was ranked the 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dewey's White Population

2,038 residents of Dewey, or 59.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dewey is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Dewey ranks 405th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dewey's White population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Dewey's population has decreased from 67.8% to 59.7%.

Dewey is more White than neighboring Bowring (40.8% White). Dewey is less White than neighboring Bartlesville (71% White), Copan (75.3% White), Wann (72.4% White), and Ochelata (60.6% White).

Dewey's Black Population

5 residents of Dewey, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dewey is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Dewey ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dewey's Black population has declined by an estimated 91.5%. Black residents' share of Dewey's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.1%.

Dewey is more Black than neighboring Wann (0% Black), and Bowring (0% Black). Dewey is less Black than neighboring Bartlesville (3.3% Black), Copan (0.6% Black), and Ochelata (0.8% Black).

Dewey's Asian Population

85 residents of Dewey, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dewey is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Dewey ranks 419th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dewey's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2733.3%. Asian residents' share of Dewey's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.5%.

Dewey is more Asian than neighboring Bartlesville (2.2% Asian), Copan (0.8% Asian), Wann (0% Asian), Ochelata (0.3% Asian), and Bowring (0% Asian).

Dewey's Hispanic Population

297 residents of Dewey, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dewey is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Dewey ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dewey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Dewey's population has increased from 5.5% to 8.7%.

Dewey is more Hispanic than neighboring Bartlesville (7.2% Hispanic), Copan (2.2% Hispanic), and Wann (5.7% Hispanic). Dewey is less Hispanic than neighboring Ochelata (10.7% Hispanic), and Bowring (35% Hispanic).

Dewey's Native American/Other Population

514 residents of Dewey, or 15.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dewey is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Dewey ranks 396th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dewey's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dewey's population has increased from 12.5% to 15.1%.

Dewey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bartlesville (6.3% Native American/Other), Copan (9.8% Native American/Other), Wann (5.7% Native American/Other), and Ochelata (14.5% Native American/Other). Dewey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bowring (23.3% Native American/Other).

Dewey's Multiracial Population

473 residents of Dewey, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dewey is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Dewey ranks 237th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dewey's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Dewey's population has increased from 12.4% to 13.9%.

Dewey is more Multiracial than neighboring Bartlesville (10.1% Multiracial), Copan (11.3% Multiracial), Ochelata (13% Multiracial), and Bowring (1% Multiracial). Dewey is less Multiracial than neighboring Wann (16.1% 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.