Krebs, OK Demographics
A map of Krebs's Population by Race
Krebs, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 2,119, a slight increase from the 2,083 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.1% White, 15.0% Multiracial, 9.0% Native American/Other, 7.0% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, and 1.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Krebs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Krebs has become less 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 Krebs, that probability was 55.8% in 2020 and 52.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Krebs is ranked the 145th 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). Krebs was ranked the 146th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Krebs's White Population
1,400 residents of Krebs, or 66.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Krebs is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Krebs ranks 509th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Krebs's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Krebs's population has increased from 63.2% to 66.1%.
Krebs is more White than neighboring Alderson (62.5% White), and McAlester (63.8% White). Krebs is less White than neighboring Bache (88.9% White), Bug Tussle (70.2% White), and Savanna (70.3% White).
Krebs's Black Population
30 residents of Krebs, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Krebs is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Krebs ranks 199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Krebs's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Black residents' share of Krebs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.
Krebs is more Black than neighboring Alderson (0% Black), Bache (0% Black), Bug Tussle (0% Black), and Savanna (0% Black). Krebs is less Black than neighboring McAlester (4.9% Black).
Krebs's Asian Population
32 residents of Krebs, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Krebs is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Krebs ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Krebs's Asian population has grown by an estimated 146.2%. Asian residents' share of Krebs's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.
Krebs is more Asian than neighboring Alderson (0% Asian), McAlester (0.7% Asian), Bache (0% Asian), Bug Tussle (0% Asian), and Savanna (0% Asian).
Krebs's Hispanic Population
148 residents of Krebs, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Krebs is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Krebs ranks 254th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Krebs's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Krebs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.
Krebs is more Hispanic than neighboring Bache (4.2% Hispanic), Bug Tussle (4.5% Hispanic), and Savanna (2.1% Hispanic). Krebs is less Hispanic than neighboring Alderson (8.5% Hispanic), and McAlester (7.4% Hispanic).
Krebs's Native American/Other Population
191 residents of Krebs, 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 Krebs is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Krebs ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Krebs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Krebs's population has decreased from 14.5% to 9.0%.
Krebs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alderson (3.1% Native American/Other), Bache (6.9% Native American/Other), and Savanna (3.5% Native American/Other). Krebs is less Native American/Other than neighboring McAlester (9.8% Native American/Other), and Bug Tussle (11.3% Native American/Other).
Krebs's Multiracial Population
318 residents of Krebs, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Krebs is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Krebs ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Krebs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Krebs's population has increased from 12.7% to 15.0%.
Krebs is more Multiracial than neighboring McAlester (13.4% Multiracial), Bache (0% Multiracial), and Bug Tussle (14% Multiracial). Krebs is less Multiracial than neighboring Alderson (25.9% Multiracial), and Savanna (24.1% 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.