Holdenville, OK Demographics

A map of Holdenville's Population by Race

Holdenville, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 5,902, a less than 1% change from the 5,934 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.5% White, 17.2% Native American/Other, 11.1% Black, 10.5% Multiracial, 8.0% Hispanic, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holdenville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holdenville has become more 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 Holdenville, that probability was 63.3% in 2020 and 66.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holdenville is ranked the 68th 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). Holdenville was ranked the 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holdenville's White Population

3,101 residents of Holdenville, or 52.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holdenville is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Holdenville ranks 640th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holdenville's White population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Holdenville's population has decreased from 55.8% to 52.5%.

Holdenville is more White than neighboring Wewoka (48% White), and Dixon (8% White). Holdenville is less White than neighboring Spaulding (56.8% White), Yeager (67.1% White), and Atwood (82.1% White).

Holdenville's Black Population

658 residents of Holdenville, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holdenville is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Holdenville ranks 48th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holdenville's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Black residents' share of Holdenville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.1%.

Holdenville is more Black than neighboring Spaulding (1.6% Black), Yeager (0% Black), Wewoka (9% Black), and Atwood (0% Black). Holdenville is less Black than neighboring Dixon (48% Black).

Holdenville's Asian Population

31 residents of Holdenville, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holdenville is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Holdenville ranks 321st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holdenville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 63.2%. Asian residents' share of Holdenville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Holdenville is more Asian than neighboring Yeager (0% Asian), Dixon (0% Asian), and Atwood (0% Asian). Holdenville is less Asian than neighboring Spaulding (0.8% Asian), and Wewoka (0.8% Asian).

Holdenville's Hispanic Population

474 residents of Holdenville, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holdenville is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Holdenville ranks 250th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holdenville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Holdenville's population has increased from 7.2% to 8.0%.

Holdenville is more Hispanic than neighboring Yeager (0% Hispanic), Wewoka (4.9% Hispanic), and Atwood (0% Hispanic). Holdenville is less Hispanic than neighboring Spaulding (12.8% Hispanic), and Dixon (20% Hispanic).

Holdenville's Native American/Other Population

1,018 residents of Holdenville, or 17.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holdenville is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Holdenville ranks 261st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holdenville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holdenville's population has decreased from 17.8% to 17.2%.

Holdenville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Atwood (14.3% Native American/Other). Holdenville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spaulding (22.4% Native American/Other), Yeager (23.3% Native American/Other), Wewoka (25.8% Native American/Other), and Dixon (19.3% Native American/Other).

Holdenville's Multiracial Population

620 residents of Holdenville, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holdenville is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Holdenville ranks 545th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holdenville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Holdenville's population has increased from 8.1% to 10.5%.

Holdenville is more Multiracial than neighboring Spaulding (5.6% Multiracial), Yeager (9.6% Multiracial), Dixon (4.7% Multiracial), and Atwood (3.6% Multiracial). Holdenville is less Multiracial than neighboring Wewoka (11.5% 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.