Ninnekah, OK Demographics
A map of Ninnekah's Population by Race
Ninnekah, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 966, a large increase from the 775 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 9.0% Multiracial, 6.8% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, 0.3% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ninnekah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Ninnekah 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 Ninnekah, that probability was 32.0% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Ninnekah is ranked the 243rd 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). Ninnekah was ranked the 273rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Ninnekah's White Population
786 residents of Ninnekah, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ninnekah is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Ninnekah ranks 109th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ninnekah's White population has grown by an estimated 24.0%. White residents' share of Ninnekah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.4%.
Ninnekah is more White than neighboring Norge (62.9% White), Chickasha (72.2% White), Alex (70.1% White), Verden (75.7% White), and Rush Springs (80.5% White).
Ninnekah's Black Population
3 residents of Ninnekah, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ninnekah is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Ninnekah ranks 368th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ninnekah's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Black residents' share of Ninnekah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.
Ninnekah is more Black than neighboring Norge (0% Black), Alex (0.2% Black), Verden (0% Black), and Rush Springs (0% Black). Ninnekah is less Black than neighboring Chickasha (5.5% Black).
Ninnekah's Asian Population
1 residents of Ninnekah, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ninnekah is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Ninnekah ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ninnekah's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Asian residents' share of Ninnekah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
Ninnekah is more Asian than neighboring Norge (0% Asian), Alex (0% Asian), Verden (0% Asian), and Rush Springs (0% Asian).
Ninnekah's Hispanic Population
66 residents of Ninnekah, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ninnekah is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ninnekah ranks 486th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ninnekah's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 106.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Ninnekah's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.8%.
Ninnekah is more Hispanic than neighboring Alex (3.4% Hispanic), and Rush Springs (6.6% Hispanic). Ninnekah is less Hispanic than neighboring Norge (25.2% Hispanic), Chickasha (8.7% Hispanic), and Verden (7.7% Hispanic).
Ninnekah's Native American/Other Population
23 residents of Ninnekah, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ninnekah is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ninnekah ranks 555th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ninnekah's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ninnekah's population has decreased from 7.0% to 2.4%.
Ninnekah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norge (2.1% Native American/Other). Ninnekah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chickasha (4.7% Native American/Other), Alex (5.7% Native American/Other), Verden (8.8% Native American/Other), and Rush Springs (3.9% Native American/Other).
Ninnekah's Multiracial Population
87 residents of Ninnekah, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ninnekah is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Ninnekah ranks 649th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ninnekah's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 74.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ninnekah's population has increased from 6.5% to 9.0%.
Ninnekah is more Multiracial than neighboring Chickasha (8.9% Multiracial), Verden (7.7% Multiracial), and Rush Springs (8.9% Multiracial). Ninnekah is less Multiracial than neighboring Norge (9.8% Multiracial), and Alex (20.6% 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.