Langston, OK Demographics

A map of Langston's Population by Race

Langston, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,692, an increase from the 1,619 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.9% Black, 28.2% White, 5.3% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 3.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Langston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Langston has become considerably 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 Langston, that probability was 38.1% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Langston is ranked the 164th 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). Langston was ranked the 164th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Langston's White Population

477 residents of Langston, or 28.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Langston is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Langston ranks 839th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Langston's White population has grown by an estimated 209.7%. White residents' share of Langston's population has increased from 9.5% to 28.2%.

Langston is more White than neighboring Meridian (0% White). Langston is less White than neighboring Coyle (74.7% White), Guthrie (66.1% White), Mulhall (81.7% White), and Orlando (88.7% White).

Langston's Black Population

979 residents of Langston, or 57.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Langston is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Langston ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Langston's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Black residents' share of Langston's population has decreased from 77.8% to 57.9%.

Langston is more Black than neighboring Coyle (7.7% Black), Guthrie (12.9% Black), Mulhall (0% Black), and Orlando (0% Black). Langston is less Black than neighboring Meridian (100% Black).

Langston's Asian Population

5 residents of Langston, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Langston is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Langston ranks 158th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Langston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.3%. Asian residents' share of Langston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Langston is more Asian than neighboring Meridian (0% Asian), Mulhall (0% Asian), and Orlando (0% Asian). Langston is less Asian than neighboring Coyle (1.7% Asian), and Guthrie (0.6% Asian).

Langston's Hispanic Population

89 residents of Langston, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Langston is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Langston ranks 646th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Langston's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 111.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Langston's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.3%.

Langston is more Hispanic than neighboring Coyle (1.7% Hispanic), Meridian (0% Hispanic), Mulhall (3.9% Hispanic), and Orlando (0% Hispanic). Langston is less Hispanic than neighboring Guthrie (11.1% Hispanic).

Langston's Native American/Other Population

58 residents of Langston, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Langston is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Langston ranks 621st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Langston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Langston's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.4%.

Langston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meridian (0% Native American/Other), Guthrie (3.3% Native American/Other), and Mulhall (0% Native American/Other). Langston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coyle (6.5% Native American/Other), and Orlando (5.7% Native American/Other).

Langston's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Langston, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Langston is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Langston ranks 749th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Langston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Langston's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.0%.

Langston is more Multiracial than neighboring Meridian (0% Multiracial). Langston is less Multiracial than neighboring Coyle (7.7% Multiracial), Guthrie (6% Multiracial), Mulhall (14.4% Multiracial), and Orlando (5.7% 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.