Love County Demographics
A map of Love County's Population by Race
Love County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 10,261, a slight increase from the 10,146 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.5% White, 18.2% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, 4.0% Native American/Other, 2.0% Black, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Love County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Love has become slightly 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 Love County, that probability was 51.3% in 2020 and 50.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Love County is ranked the 57th most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. Love County was ranked the 57th most populous county in the 2020 Census.
Love County's White Population
6,923 residents of Love County, or 67.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Love County is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Love County ranks 37th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Love County's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Love County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 67.5%.
Love County is more White than neighboring Carter County (66.5% White), and Marshall County (63% White). Love County is less White than neighboring Cooke County (71.3% White), Montague County (83.6% White), and Murray County (69% White).
Love County's Black Population
209 residents of Love County, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Love County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Love County ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Love County's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Black residents' share of Love County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.
Love County is more Black than neighboring Marshall County (0.4% Black), Montague County (0.1% Black), and Murray County (1.1% Black). Love County is less Black than neighboring Carter County (6.1% Black), and Cooke County (3.2% Black).
Love County's Asian Population
79 residents of Love County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Love County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Love County ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Love County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Asian residents' share of Love County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Love County is more Asian than neighboring Cooke County (0.7% Asian), Marshall County (0.4% Asian), Montague County (0.2% Asian), and Murray County (0% Asian). Love County is less Asian than neighboring Carter County (1.3% Asian).
Love County's Hispanic Population
1,867 residents of Love County, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Love County is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Love County ranks 12th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Love County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Love County's population has increased from 16.6% to 18.2%.
Love County is more Hispanic than neighboring Carter County (8.6% Hispanic), Marshall County (18.1% Hispanic), Montague County (12.3% Hispanic), and Murray County (7.2% Hispanic). Love County is less Hispanic than neighboring Cooke County (20.9% Hispanic).
Love County's Native American/Other Population
407 residents of Love County, or 4.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Love County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Love County ranks 46th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Love County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Love County's population has decreased from 6.7% to 4.0%.
Love County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cooke County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Montague County (0.5% Native American/Other). Love County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carter County (7.2% Native American/Other), Marshall County (7.1% Native American/Other), and Murray County (12.6% Native American/Other).
Love County's Multiracial Population
776 residents of Love County, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Love County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Love County ranks 54th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Love County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Love County's population has increased from 7.0% to 7.6%.
Love County is more Multiracial than neighboring Cooke County (3.5% Multiracial), and Montague County (3.4% Multiracial). Love County is less Multiracial than neighboring Carter County (10.5% Multiracial), Marshall County (10.9% Multiracial), and Murray County (10% 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.