Fay, OK Demographics

A map of Fay's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	45	28	88.2%	87.5%
Hispanic	6	0	11.8%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	9.4%
Multiracial	0	1	0.0%	3.1%

Fay, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 51, a dramatic increase from the 32 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 11.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fay has become 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 Fay, that probability was 22.5% in 2020 and 20.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fay is ranked the 757th 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). Fay was ranked the 806th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fay's White Population

45 residents of Fay, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fay is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Fay ranks 34th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fay's White population has grown by an estimated 60.7%. White residents' share of Fay's population has increased from 87.5% to 88.2%.

Fay is more White than neighboring Thomas (76.6% White), Oakwood (65.4% White), Watonga (56.2% White), and Canton (73% White). Fay is less White than neighboring Eagle City (100% White).

Fay's Black Population

0 residents of Fay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fay is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Fay ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fay's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Fay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fay is less Black than neighboring Thomas (1.3% Black), and Watonga (10.5% Black).

Fay's Asian Population

0 residents of Fay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fay is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Fay ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fay's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Fay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fay's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Fay, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fay is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Fay ranks 812th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fay's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Hispanic residents' share of Fay's population has increased from 0.0% to 11.8%.

Fay is more Hispanic than neighboring Thomas (8.4% Hispanic), Oakwood (5.8% Hispanic), Eagle City (0% Hispanic), and Canton (9.2% Hispanic). Fay is less Hispanic than neighboring Watonga (16.2% Hispanic).

Fay's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fay, 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 Fay is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fay ranks 470th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fay's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fay's population has decreased from 9.4% to 0.0%.

Fay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thomas (6.2% Native American/Other), Oakwood (11.5% Native American/Other), Watonga (8.3% Native American/Other), and Canton (7.7% Native American/Other).

Fay's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Fay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fay is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Fay ranks 785th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

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

Fay is less Multiracial than neighboring Thomas (7.6% Multiracial), Oakwood (17.3% Multiracial), Watonga (8.7% Multiracial), and Canton (10.2% 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.