Latimer County Demographics

A map of Latimer County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,785	5,818	60.8%	61.6%
Native American/Other	2,384	2,237	25.0%	23.7%
Multiracial	816	936	8.6%	9.9%
Hispanic	391	344	4.1%	3.6%
Black	116	42	1.2%	0.4%
Asian	26	67	0.3%	0.7%

Latimer County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 9,518, a less than 1% change from the 9,444 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.8% White, 25.0% Native American/Other, 8.6% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Latimer County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Latimer has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Latimer County, that probability was 55.3% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Latimer County is ranked the 58th most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. Latimer County was ranked the 58th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Latimer County's White Population

5,785 residents of Latimer County, or 60.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Latimer County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Latimer County ranks 55th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Latimer County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Latimer County's population has decreased from 61.6% to 60.8%.

Latimer County is less White than neighboring Haskell County (67.7% White), Pushmataha County (68.9% White), Pittsburg County (67.6% White), Le Flore County (68.4% White), and McIntosh County (66% White).

Latimer County's Black Population

116 residents of Latimer County, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Latimer County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Latimer County ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Latimer County's Black population has grown by an estimated 176.2%. Black residents' share of Latimer County's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Latimer County is more Black than neighboring Haskell County (0.3% Black). Latimer County is less Black than neighboring Pushmataha County (1.3% Black), Pittsburg County (2.5% Black), Le Flore County (1.8% Black), and McIntosh County (2.6% Black).

Latimer County's Asian Population

26 residents of Latimer County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Latimer County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Latimer County ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Latimer County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.2%. Asian residents' share of Latimer County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Latimer County is less Asian than neighboring Haskell County (1.2% Asian), Pushmataha County (0.4% Asian), Pittsburg County (0.5% Asian), Le Flore County (0.7% Asian), and McIntosh County (1% Asian).

Latimer County's Hispanic Population

391 residents of Latimer County, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Latimer County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Latimer County ranks 69th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Latimer County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Latimer County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Latimer County is more Hispanic than neighboring McIntosh County (3.3% Hispanic). Latimer County is less Hispanic than neighboring Haskell County (5.3% Hispanic), Pushmataha County (4.3% Hispanic), Pittsburg County (5.7% Hispanic), and Le Flore County (8% Hispanic).

Latimer County's Native American/Other Population

2,384 residents of Latimer County, or 25.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Latimer County is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Latimer County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Latimer County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Latimer County's population has increased from 23.7% to 25.0%.

Latimer County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haskell County (15.7% Native American/Other), Pushmataha County (16.8% Native American/Other), Pittsburg County (8.3% Native American/Other), Le Flore County (11.2% Native American/Other), and McIntosh County (15.3% Native American/Other).

Latimer County's Multiracial Population

816 residents of Latimer County, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Latimer County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Latimer County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Latimer County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Latimer County's population has decreased from 9.9% to 8.6%.

Latimer County is more Multiracial than neighboring Pushmataha County (8.2% Multiracial). Latimer County is less Multiracial than neighboring Haskell County (9.9% Multiracial), Pittsburg County (15.4% Multiracial), Le Flore County (9.9% Multiracial), and McIntosh County (11.9% 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.