Inola, OK Demographics

A map of Inola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,393	1,327	69.3%	70.2%
Multiracial	271	271	13.5%	14.3%
Native American/Other	214	212	10.6%	11.2%
Hispanic	92	62	4.6%	3.3%
Black	23	11	1.1%	0.6%
Asian	18	7	0.9%	0.4%

Inola, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 2,011, an increase from the 1,890 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% White, 13.5% Multiracial, 10.6% Native American/Other, 4.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Inola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Inola has become 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 Inola, that probability was 47.3% in 2020 and 48.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Inola is ranked the 148th 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). Inola was ranked the 154th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Inola's White Population

1,393 residents of Inola, or 69.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Inola is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Inola ranks 343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inola's White population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Inola's population has decreased from 70.2% to 69.3%.

Inola is more White than neighboring Tiawah (51.1% White), Fair Oaks (46.6% White), and Justice (68.4% White). Inola is less White than neighboring Gregory (93.5% White), and Verdigris (74.3% White).

Inola's Black Population

23 residents of Inola, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Inola is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Inola ranks 384th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inola's Black population has grown by an estimated 109.1%. Black residents' share of Inola's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Inola is more Black than neighboring Gregory (0% Black), Tiawah (0% Black), Justice (0.8% Black), and Verdigris (0% Black). Inola is less Black than neighboring Fair Oaks (3.4% Black).

Inola's Asian Population

18 residents of Inola, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Inola is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Inola ranks 289th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inola's Asian population has grown by an estimated 157.1%. Asian residents' share of Inola's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Inola is more Asian than neighboring Gregory (0% Asian), Tiawah (0% Asian), Fair Oaks (0% Asian), Justice (0.3% Asian), and Verdigris (0.2% Asian).

Inola's Hispanic Population

92 residents of Inola, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Inola is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Inola ranks 564th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inola's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Inola's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.6%.

Inola is more Hispanic than neighboring Gregory (0% Hispanic), and Justice (3.1% Hispanic). Inola is less Hispanic than neighboring Tiawah (42.7% Hispanic), Fair Oaks (5.7% Hispanic), and Verdigris (5.7% Hispanic).

Inola's Native American/Other Population

214 residents of Inola, or 10.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Inola is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Inola ranks 431st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inola's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Inola's population has decreased from 11.2% to 10.6%.

Inola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gregory (6.5% Native American/Other), Tiawah (0% Native American/Other), and Fair Oaks (8% Native American/Other). Inola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Justice (13.5% Native American/Other), and Verdigris (11.8% Native American/Other).

Inola's Multiracial Population

271 residents of Inola, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Inola is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Inola ranks 138th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inola's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Inola's population has decreased from 14.3% to 13.5%.

Inola is more Multiracial than neighboring Gregory (0% Multiracial), Tiawah (6.2% Multiracial), and Verdigris (7.9% Multiracial). Inola is less Multiracial than neighboring Fair Oaks (36.4% Multiracial), and Justice (13.9% 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.