Idabel, OK Demographics

A map of Idabel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,543	3,117	50.7%	44.8%
Black	1,176	1,560	16.8%	22.4%
Hispanic	1,107	722	15.8%	10.4%
Multiracial	643	704	9.2%	10.1%
Native American/Other	487	829	7.0%	11.9%
Asian	31	29	0.4%	0.4%

Idabel, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 6,987, a less than 1% change from the 6,961 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.7% White, 16.8% Black, 15.8% Hispanic, 9.2% Multiracial, 7.0% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Idabel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Idabel 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 Idabel, that probability was 71.4% in 2020 and 67.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Idabel is ranked the 62nd 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). Idabel was ranked the 61st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Idabel's White Population

3,543 residents of Idabel, or 50.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Idabel is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Idabel ranks 738th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idabel's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Idabel's population has increased from 44.8% to 50.7%.

Idabel is less White than neighboring Garvin (61.9% White), Golden (78.1% White), Broken Bow (55.3% White), Haworth (64.9% White), and Millerton (77.7% White).

Idabel's Black Population

1,176 residents of Idabel, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Idabel is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Idabel ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idabel's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.6%. Black residents' share of Idabel's population has decreased from 22.4% to 16.8%.

Idabel is more Black than neighboring Garvin (0.7% Black), Golden (0% Black), Broken Bow (6.7% Black), Haworth (12.5% Black), and Millerton (2.4% Black).

Idabel's Asian Population

31 residents of Idabel, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Idabel is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Idabel ranks 268th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idabel's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Asian residents' share of Idabel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Idabel is more Asian than neighboring Garvin (0% Asian), Golden (0% Asian), Broken Bow (0% Asian), Haworth (0% Asian), and Millerton (0% Asian).

Idabel's Hispanic Population

1,107 residents of Idabel, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Idabel is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Idabel ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idabel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 53.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Idabel's population has increased from 10.4% to 15.8%.

Idabel is more Hispanic than neighboring Garvin (3.4% Hispanic), Golden (0% Hispanic), Broken Bow (2.9% Hispanic), Haworth (4.9% Hispanic), and Millerton (0% Hispanic).

Idabel's Native American/Other Population

487 residents of Idabel, or 7.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Idabel is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Idabel ranks 412th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idabel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Idabel's population has decreased from 11.9% to 7.0%.

Idabel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haworth (4.9% Native American/Other). Idabel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garvin (15.6% Native American/Other), Golden (21.9% Native American/Other), Broken Bow (26.9% Native American/Other), and Millerton (14.1% Native American/Other).

Idabel's Multiracial Population

643 residents of Idabel, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Idabel is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Idabel ranks 387th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idabel's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Idabel's population has decreased from 10.1% to 9.2%.

Idabel is more Multiracial than neighboring Golden (0% Multiracial), Broken Bow (8.2% Multiracial), and Millerton (5.8% Multiracial). Idabel is less Multiracial than neighboring Garvin (18.4% Multiracial), and Haworth (12.8% 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.