Geronimo, OK Demographics

A map of Geronimo's Population by Race

Geronimo, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,155, a less than 1% change from the 1,158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.6% White, 8.9% Multiracial, 8.8% Hispanic, 4.9% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Geronimo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Geronimo 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 Geronimo, that probability was 57.5% in 2020 and 42.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Geronimo is ranked the 211th 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). Geronimo was ranked the 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Geronimo's White Population

862 residents of Geronimo, or 74.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Geronimo is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Geronimo ranks 526th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geronimo's White population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. White residents' share of Geronimo's population has increased from 62.0% to 74.6%.

Geronimo is more White than neighboring Walters (68.3% White), Lawton (48.2% White), and Temple (73.3% White). Geronimo is less White than neighboring Faxon (90.7% White), and Medicine Park (89.5% White).

Geronimo's Black Population

21 residents of Geronimo, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Geronimo is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Geronimo ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geronimo's Black population has declined by an estimated 47.5%. Black residents' share of Geronimo's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.8%.

Geronimo is more Black than neighboring Walters (0.6% Black), Faxon (0% Black), and Medicine Park (0% Black). Geronimo is less Black than neighboring Lawton (17.5% Black), and Temple (3.9% Black).

Geronimo's Asian Population

10 residents of Geronimo, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Geronimo is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Geronimo ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geronimo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Asian residents' share of Geronimo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Geronimo is more Asian than neighboring Walters (0.2% Asian), Faxon (0% Asian), and Temple (0% Asian). Geronimo is less Asian than neighboring Lawton (3.1% Asian), and Medicine Park (1.2% Asian).

Geronimo's Hispanic Population

102 residents of Geronimo, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Geronimo is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Geronimo ranks 90th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geronimo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Geronimo's population has decreased from 14.2% to 8.8%.

Geronimo is more Hispanic than neighboring Walters (5.5% Hispanic), Faxon (2.3% Hispanic), and Medicine Park (2.6% Hispanic). Geronimo is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawton (16.4% Hispanic), and Temple (12.9% Hispanic).

Geronimo's Native American/Other Population

57 residents of Geronimo, or 4.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Geronimo is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Geronimo ranks 438th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geronimo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Geronimo's population has decreased from 10.9% to 4.9%.

Geronimo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lawton (4.5% Native American/Other), Temple (3% Native American/Other), and Medicine Park (2.4% Native American/Other). Geronimo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walters (10.4% Native American/Other), and Faxon (5.8% Native American/Other).

Geronimo's Multiracial Population

103 residents of Geronimo, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Geronimo is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Geronimo ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geronimo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Geronimo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.9%.

Geronimo is more Multiracial than neighboring Faxon (1.2% Multiracial), Temple (7% Multiracial), and Medicine Park (4.3% Multiracial). Geronimo is less Multiracial than neighboring Walters (14.9% Multiracial), and Lawton (10.4% 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.