Forgan, OK Demographics
A map of Forgan's Population by Race
Forgan, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 359, a large decrease from the 450 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.5% White, 25.1% Hispanic, 11.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Forgan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Forgan has become considerably more 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 Forgan, that probability was 42.1% in 2020 and 52.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Forgan is ranked the 420th 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). Forgan was ranked the 363rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Forgan's White Population
228 residents of Forgan, or 63.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Forgan is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Forgan ranks 292nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Forgan's White population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. White residents' share of Forgan's population has decreased from 72.2% to 63.5%.
Forgan is more White than neighboring Beaver (58% White), Kismet (60.9% White), Little Ponderosa (42% White), and Turpin (50.8% White). Forgan is less White than neighboring Knowles (100% White).
Forgan's Black Population
0 residents of Forgan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Forgan is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Forgan ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Forgan's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Forgan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Forgan is less Black than neighboring Beaver (2.3% Black).
Forgan's Asian Population
0 residents of Forgan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Forgan is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Forgan ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Forgan's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Forgan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Forgan is less Asian than neighboring Kismet (1.2% Asian).
Forgan's Hispanic Population
90 residents of Forgan, or 25.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Forgan is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Forgan ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Forgan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Forgan's population has increased from 23.6% to 25.1%.
Forgan is more Hispanic than neighboring Knowles (0% Hispanic). Forgan is less Hispanic than neighboring Beaver (36.4% Hispanic), Kismet (35.3% Hispanic), Little Ponderosa (56.7% Hispanic), and Turpin (37.4% Hispanic).
Forgan's Native American/Other Population
41 residents of Forgan, or 11.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Forgan is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Forgan ranks 801st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Forgan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1950.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Forgan's population has increased from 0.4% to 11.4%.
Forgan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beaver (0.3% Native American/Other), Kismet (2.4% Native American/Other), Little Ponderosa (0% Native American/Other), Turpin (0% Native American/Other), and Knowles (0% Native American/Other).
Forgan's Multiracial Population
0 residents of Forgan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Forgan is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Forgan ranks 761st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Forgan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Forgan's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.
Forgan is less Multiracial than neighboring Beaver (3% Multiracial), Kismet (0.2% Multiracial), Little Ponderosa (1.3% Multiracial), and Turpin (11.8% 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.