Marlow, OK Demographics

A map of Marlow's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,550	3,501	79.8%	79.8%
Multiracial	454	356	10.2%	8.1%
Hispanic	322	227	7.2%	5.2%
Native American/Other	117	256	2.6%	5.8%
Black	8	20	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	0	25	0.0%	0.6%

Marlow, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 4,451, a slight increase from the 4,385 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 10.2% Multiracial, 7.2% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marlow, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marlow is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Marlow, that probability was 35.0% in 2020 and 34.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marlow is ranked the 81st 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). Marlow was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marlow's White Population

3,550 residents of Marlow, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marlow is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Marlow ranks 134th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlow's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Marlow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 79.8%.

Marlow is more White than neighboring Duncan (73.9% White). Marlow is less White than neighboring Central High (83.7% White), Bray (80.2% White), Rush Springs (80.5% White), and Empire City (89.5% White).

Marlow's Black Population

8 residents of Marlow, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marlow is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Marlow ranks 414th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlow's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Marlow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Marlow is more Black than neighboring Central High (0% Black), and Rush Springs (0% Black). Marlow is less Black than neighboring Duncan (2.1% Black), and Empire City (0.4% Black).

Marlow's Asian Population

0 residents of Marlow, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marlow is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Marlow ranks 199th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlow's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Marlow's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Marlow is less Asian than neighboring Duncan (0.6% Asian), Central High (0.1% Asian), and Bray (0.2% Asian).

Marlow's Hispanic Population

322 residents of Marlow, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marlow is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Marlow ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlow's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Marlow's population has increased from 5.2% to 7.2%.

Marlow is more Hispanic than neighboring Central High (5.6% Hispanic), Bray (5% Hispanic), Rush Springs (6.6% Hispanic), and Empire City (2.1% Hispanic). Marlow is less Hispanic than neighboring Duncan (11.7% Hispanic).

Marlow's Native American/Other Population

117 residents of Marlow, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marlow is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Marlow ranks 597th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlow's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marlow's population has decreased from 5.8% to 2.6%.

Marlow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Duncan (3% Native American/Other), Central High (3.1% Native American/Other), Bray (6.9% Native American/Other), Rush Springs (3.9% Native American/Other), and Empire City (3.1% Native American/Other).

Marlow's Multiracial Population

454 residents of Marlow, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marlow is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Marlow ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlow's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Marlow's population has increased from 8.1% to 10.2%.

Marlow is more Multiracial than neighboring Duncan (8.6% Multiracial), Central High (7.5% Multiracial), Bray (7.5% Multiracial), Rush Springs (8.9% Multiracial), and Empire City (4.8% 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.