Heavener, OK Demographics

A map of Heavener's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,379	1,338	45.8%	44.8%
Hispanic	1,135	1,102	37.7%	36.9%
Native American/Other	270	316	9.0%	10.6%
Multiracial	228	215	7.6%	7.2%
Black	0	4	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	10	0.0%	0.3%

Heavener, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 3,012, a less than 1% change from the 2,985 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.8% White, 37.7% Hispanic, 9.0% Native American/Other, 7.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Heavener, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Heavener has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Heavener, that probability was 64.6% in 2020 and 63.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Heavener is ranked the 113th 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). Heavener was ranked the 111th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Heavener's White Population

1,379 residents of Heavener, or 45.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Heavener is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Heavener ranks 737th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heavener's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Heavener's population has increased from 44.8% to 45.8%.

Heavener is less White than neighboring Hodgen (84.6% White), Howe (52.8% White), Monroe (87.8% White), Wister (66.9% White), and Poteau (65.3% White).

Heavener's Black Population

0 residents of Heavener, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Heavener is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Heavener ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heavener's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Heavener's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Heavener is less Black than neighboring Howe (3.3% Black), Wister (0.1% Black), and Poteau (1.3% Black).

Heavener's Asian Population

0 residents of Heavener, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Heavener is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Heavener ranks 311th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heavener's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Heavener's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Heavener is less Asian than neighboring Poteau (1.1% Asian).

Heavener's Hispanic Population

1,135 residents of Heavener, or 37.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Heavener is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Heavener ranks 19th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heavener's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Heavener's population has increased from 36.9% to 37.7%.

Heavener is more Hispanic than neighboring Hodgen (0% Hispanic), Howe (6.7% Hispanic), Monroe (0% Hispanic), Wister (7.5% Hispanic), and Poteau (15.2% Hispanic).

Heavener's Native American/Other Population

270 residents of Heavener, or 9.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Heavener is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Heavener ranks 447th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heavener's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Heavener's population has decreased from 10.6% to 9.0%.

Heavener is more Native American/Other than neighboring Poteau (8.8% Native American/Other). Heavener is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hodgen (13.5% Native American/Other), Howe (21.2% Native American/Other), Monroe (12.2% Native American/Other), and Wister (12.5% Native American/Other).

Heavener's Multiracial Population

228 residents of Heavener, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Heavener is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Heavener ranks 608th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heavener's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Heavener's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Heavener is more Multiracial than neighboring Hodgen (1.9% Multiracial), and Monroe (0% Multiracial). Heavener is less Multiracial than neighboring Howe (15.9% Multiracial), Wister (13% Multiracial), and Poteau (8.4% 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.