Elmer, OK Demographics

A map of Elmer's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	49	50	83.1%	76.9%
Hispanic	5	8	8.5%	12.3%
Multiracial	5	2	8.5%	3.1%
Black	0	1	0.0%	1.5%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	3.1%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	3.1%

Elmer, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 59, a decrease from the 65 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 8.5% Hispanic, 8.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elmer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elmer 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 Elmer, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 29.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elmer is ranked the 738th 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). Elmer was ranked the 749th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elmer's White Population

49 residents of Elmer, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elmer is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Elmer ranks 198th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Elmer's population has increased from 76.9% to 83.1%.

Elmer is more White than neighboring Olustee (40.9% White), Altus (57.2% White), Tipton (65.3% White), and Martha (39.6% White). Elmer is less White than neighboring Friendship (94.1% White).

Elmer's Black Population

0 residents of Elmer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elmer is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Elmer ranks 225th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elmer's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Elmer is less Black than neighboring Olustee (0.2% Black), Altus (7.2% Black), and Tipton (4.7% Black).

Elmer's Asian Population

0 residents of Elmer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elmer is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Elmer ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Elmer's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.0%.

Elmer is less Asian than neighboring Altus (2.2% Asian).

Elmer's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Elmer, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elmer is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elmer ranks 116th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Elmer's population has decreased from 12.3% to 8.5%.

Elmer is more Hispanic than neighboring Friendship (0% Hispanic). Elmer is less Hispanic than neighboring Olustee (50.1% Hispanic), Altus (27.8% Hispanic), Tipton (24.7% Hispanic), and Martha (50.7% Hispanic).

Elmer's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elmer, 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 Elmer is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Elmer ranks 697th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elmer's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.0%.

Elmer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Olustee (1.3% Native American/Other), Altus (1% Native American/Other), Tipton (1.5% Native American/Other), and Martha (1.5% Native American/Other).

Elmer's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Elmer, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elmer is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Elmer ranks 787th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elmer's population has increased from 3.1% to 8.5%.

Elmer is more Multiracial than neighboring Olustee (7.6% Multiracial), Altus (4.7% Multiracial), Tipton (3.7% Multiracial), Martha (8.2% Multiracial), and Friendship (5.9% 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.