Newkirk, OK Demographics

A map of Newkirk's Population by Race

Newkirk, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 2,043, a decrease from the 2,172 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.7% White, 10.9% Multiracial, 10.7% Native American/Other, 8.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Black, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Newkirk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Newkirk has become more 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 Newkirk, that probability was 45.2% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newkirk is ranked the 147th 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). Newkirk was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newkirk's White Population

1,424 residents of Newkirk, or 69.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newkirk is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Newkirk ranks 293rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newkirk's White population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. White residents' share of Newkirk's population has decreased from 72.2% to 69.7%.

Newkirk is more White than neighboring Kildare (62.5% White), Ponca City (67.8% White), Arkansas City (66.3% White), and Parkerfield (69.4% White). Newkirk is less White than neighboring Peckham (97.6% White).

Newkirk's Black Population

5 residents of Newkirk, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newkirk is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Newkirk ranks 237th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newkirk's Black population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Black residents' share of Newkirk's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.2%.

Newkirk is more Black than neighboring Kildare (0% Black), Peckham (0% Black), and Parkerfield (0% Black). Newkirk is less Black than neighboring Ponca City (2.9% Black), and Arkansas City (3.7% Black).

Newkirk's Asian Population

4 residents of Newkirk, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newkirk is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Newkirk ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newkirk's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Asian residents' share of Newkirk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Newkirk is more Asian than neighboring Kildare (0% Asian), and Peckham (0% Asian). Newkirk is less Asian than neighboring Ponca City (0.7% Asian), Arkansas City (0.5% Asian), and Parkerfield (20.9% Asian).

Newkirk's Hispanic Population

169 residents of Newkirk, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newkirk is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Newkirk ranks 519th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newkirk's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 106.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Newkirk's population has increased from 3.8% to 8.3%.

Newkirk is more Hispanic than neighboring Kildare (0% Hispanic), Peckham (0% Hispanic), and Parkerfield (4.2% Hispanic). Newkirk is less Hispanic than neighboring Ponca City (10.4% Hispanic), and Arkansas City (20.8% Hispanic).

Newkirk's Native American/Other Population

218 residents of Newkirk, or 10.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Newkirk is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Newkirk ranks 386th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newkirk's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newkirk's population has decreased from 13.0% to 10.7%.

Newkirk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peckham (2.4% Native American/Other), Ponca City (8% Native American/Other), Arkansas City (2% Native American/Other), and Parkerfield (1.5% Native American/Other). Newkirk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kildare (29.7% Native American/Other).

Newkirk's Multiracial Population

223 residents of Newkirk, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newkirk is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Newkirk ranks 458th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newkirk's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Newkirk's population has increased from 9.2% to 10.9%.

Newkirk is more Multiracial than neighboring Kildare (7.8% Multiracial), Peckham (0% Multiracial), Ponca City (10.2% Multiracial), Arkansas City (6.7% Multiracial), and Parkerfield (4% 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.