Luther, OK Demographics

A map of Luther's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,249	1,024	76.8%	68.6%
Multiracial	123	164	7.6%	11.0%
Native American/Other	112	96	6.9%	6.4%
Hispanic	105	128	6.5%	8.6%
Black	29	77	1.8%	5.2%
Asian	9	3	0.6%	0.2%

Luther, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,627, an increase from the 1,492 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.8% White, 7.6% Multiracial, 6.9% Native American/Other, 6.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Luther, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Luther has become considerably 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 Luther, that probability was 50.3% in 2020 and 39.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Luther is ranked the 168th 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). Luther was ranked the 169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Luther's White Population

1,249 residents of Luther, or 76.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Luther is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Luther ranks 383rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luther's White population has grown by an estimated 22.0%. White residents' share of Luther's population has increased from 68.6% to 76.8%.

Luther is more White than neighboring Fallis (75% White), Arcadia (42% White), and Meridian (0% White). Luther is less White than neighboring Wellston (82.3% White), and Jones (78.4% White).

Luther's Black Population

29 residents of Luther, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Luther is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Luther ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luther's Black population has declined by an estimated 62.3%. Black residents' share of Luther's population has decreased from 5.2% to 1.8%.

Luther is more Black than neighboring Fallis (0% Black), and Wellston (0.2% Black). Luther is less Black than neighboring Arcadia (32.4% Black), Jones (6.1% Black), and Meridian (100% Black).

Luther's Asian Population

9 residents of Luther, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Luther is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Luther ranks 378th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luther's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Luther's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Luther is more Asian than neighboring Fallis (0% Asian), Wellston (0.3% Asian), Arcadia (0% Asian), Jones (0.2% Asian), and Meridian (0% Asian).

Luther's Hispanic Population

105 residents of Luther, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Luther is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Luther ranks 199th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luther's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Luther's population has decreased from 8.6% to 6.5%.

Luther is more Hispanic than neighboring Fallis (0% Hispanic), Wellston (5.4% Hispanic), Jones (5.8% Hispanic), and Meridian (0% Hispanic). Luther is less Hispanic than neighboring Arcadia (6.8% Hispanic).

Luther's Native American/Other Population

112 residents of Luther, or 6.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Luther is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Luther ranks 577th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luther's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Luther's population has increased from 6.4% to 6.9%.

Luther is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fallis (0% Native American/Other), Wellston (4.2% Native American/Other), Arcadia (6.3% Native American/Other), Jones (2.4% Native American/Other), and Meridian (0% Native American/Other).

Luther's Multiracial Population

123 residents of Luther, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Luther is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Luther ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luther's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Luther's population has decreased from 11.0% to 7.6%.

Luther is more Multiracial than neighboring Wellston (7.5% Multiracial), Jones (7.1% Multiracial), and Meridian (0% Multiracial). Luther is less Multiracial than neighboring Fallis (25% Multiracial), and Arcadia (12.5% 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.