Oilton, OK Demographics

A map of Oilton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	781	756	84.8%	85.4%
Native American/Other	68	57	7.4%	6.4%
Black	30	9	3.3%	1.0%
Hispanic	25	22	2.7%	2.5%
Multiracial	17	39	1.8%	4.4%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

Oilton, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 921, an increase from the 885 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 7.4% Native American/Other, 3.3% Black, 2.7% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oilton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oilton has become slightly 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 Oilton, that probability was 26.4% in 2020 and 27.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oilton is ranked the 252nd 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). Oilton was ranked the 244th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oilton's White Population

781 residents of Oilton, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oilton is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Oilton ranks 52nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oilton's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Oilton's population has decreased from 85.4% to 84.8%.

Oilton is more White than neighboring Drumright (78.9% White), Jennings (75.1% White), Olive (69.2% White), Yale (76.2% White), and Terlton (67.9% White).

Oilton's Black Population

30 residents of Oilton, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oilton is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Oilton ranks 289th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oilton's Black population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Black residents' share of Oilton's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.3%.

Oilton is more Black than neighboring Drumright (2.4% Black), Olive (0% Black), Yale (0% Black), and Terlton (0% Black). Oilton is less Black than neighboring Jennings (4.9% Black).

Oilton's Asian Population

0 residents of Oilton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oilton is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Oilton ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oilton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oilton is less Asian than neighboring Drumright (1.2% Asian), and Yale (3.6% Asian).

Oilton's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Oilton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oilton is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oilton ranks 666th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oilton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Oilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Oilton is more Hispanic than neighboring Drumright (2.2% Hispanic), Jennings (0% Hispanic), Olive (0% Hispanic), and Terlton (2.6% Hispanic). Oilton is less Hispanic than neighboring Yale (11.7% Hispanic).

Oilton's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Oilton, or 7.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oilton is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Oilton ranks 574th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oilton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oilton's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.4%.

Oilton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Drumright (6.5% Native American/Other), Jennings (6.6% Native American/Other), and Yale (2.4% Native American/Other). Oilton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Olive (30.8% Native American/Other), and Terlton (7.7% Native American/Other).

Oilton's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Oilton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oilton is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Oilton ranks 739th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oilton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Oilton's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.8%.

Oilton is more Multiracial than neighboring Olive (0% Multiracial). Oilton is less Multiracial than neighboring Drumright (8.8% Multiracial), Jennings (13.3% Multiracial), Yale (6.1% Multiracial), and Terlton (21.8% 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.