Jenks, OK Demographics

A map of Jenks's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,825	16,750	62.1%	64.5%
Multiracial	2,828	2,644	10.4%	10.2%
Asian	2,791	2,506	10.3%	9.7%
Hispanic	2,394	1,783	8.8%	6.9%
Native American/Other	1,432	1,460	5.3%	5.6%
Black	832	806	3.1%	3.1%

Jenks, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 27,102, an increase from the 25,949 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.1% White, 10.4% Multiracial, 10.3% Asian, 8.8% Hispanic, 5.3% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jenks, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jenks has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Jenks, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 58.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jenks is ranked the 16th 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). Jenks was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jenks's White Population

16,825 residents of Jenks, or 62.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jenks is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Jenks ranks 480th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jenks's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Jenks's population has decreased from 64.5% to 62.1%.

Jenks is more White than neighboring Kiefer (62% White). Jenks is less White than neighboring Glenpool (62.8% White), Bixby (72.4% White), Oakhurst (76.1% White), and Sapulpa (69.1% White).

Jenks's Black Population

832 residents of Jenks, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jenks is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Jenks ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jenks's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Black residents' share of Jenks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Jenks is more Black than neighboring Kiefer (0.8% Black), Bixby (2% Black), Oakhurst (1.7% Black), and Sapulpa (2.7% Black). Jenks is less Black than neighboring Glenpool (3.8% Black).

Jenks's Asian Population

2,791 residents of Jenks, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jenks is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Jenks ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jenks's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Asian residents' share of Jenks's population has increased from 9.7% to 10.3%.

Jenks is more Asian than neighboring Glenpool (4.2% Asian), Kiefer (0.6% Asian), Bixby (3% Asian), Oakhurst (1% Asian), and Sapulpa (1.4% Asian).

Jenks's Hispanic Population

2,394 residents of Jenks, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jenks is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Jenks ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jenks's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Jenks's population has increased from 6.9% to 8.8%.

Jenks is more Hispanic than neighboring Bixby (8.1% Hispanic), Oakhurst (6.9% Hispanic), and Sapulpa (6.9% Hispanic). Jenks is less Hispanic than neighboring Glenpool (9.8% Hispanic), and Kiefer (11.3% Hispanic).

Jenks's Native American/Other Population

1,432 residents of Jenks, or 5.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jenks is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Jenks ranks 605th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jenks's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jenks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Jenks is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bixby (5% Native American/Other). Jenks is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glenpool (7.9% Native American/Other), Kiefer (14.2% Native American/Other), Oakhurst (5.7% Native American/Other), and Sapulpa (11.7% Native American/Other).

Jenks's Multiracial Population

2,828 residents of Jenks, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jenks is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Jenks ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jenks's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Jenks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.4%.

Jenks is more Multiracial than neighboring Bixby (9.5% Multiracial), Oakhurst (8.6% Multiracial), and Sapulpa (8.2% Multiracial). Jenks is less Multiracial than neighboring Glenpool (11.6% Multiracial), and Kiefer (11.2% 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.