Okay, OK Demographics

A map of Okay's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	181	304	44.4%	60.2%
Native American/Other	95	107	23.3%	21.2%
Multiracial	84	77	20.6%	15.2%
Asian	29	0	7.1%	0.0%
Black	10	4	2.5%	0.8%
Hispanic	9	13	2.2%	2.6%

Okay, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 408, a large decrease from the 505 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.4% White, 23.3% Native American/Other, 20.6% Multiracial, 7.1% Asian, 2.5% Black, and 2.2% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Okay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Okay has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Okay, that probability was 56.9% in 2020 and 70.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Okay is ranked the 399th 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). Okay was ranked the 342nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Okay's White Population

181 residents of Okay, or 44.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Okay is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Okay ranks 572nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okay's White population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. White residents' share of Okay's population has decreased from 60.2% to 44.4%.

Okay is less White than neighboring Mallard Bay (75.5% White), Taylor Ferry (72.6% White), Fort Gibson (57% White), Toppers (63.9% White), and Muskogee (48.7% White).

Okay's Black Population

10 residents of Okay, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Okay is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Okay ranks 336th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okay's Black population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Black residents' share of Okay's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.5%.

Okay is more Black than neighboring Mallard Bay (0% Black), Taylor Ferry (0% Black), Fort Gibson (0.7% Black), and Toppers (0% Black). Okay is less Black than neighboring Muskogee (14.9% Black).

Okay's Asian Population

29 residents of Okay, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Okay is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Okay ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okay's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 29. Asian residents' share of Okay's population has increased from 0.0% to 7.1%.

Okay is more Asian than neighboring Mallard Bay (0% Asian), Taylor Ferry (0% Asian), Fort Gibson (0.3% Asian), Toppers (0% Asian), and Muskogee (1% Asian).

Okay's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Okay, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Okay is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Okay ranks 650th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okay's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Okay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Okay is more Hispanic than neighboring Mallard Bay (0% Hispanic), and Taylor Ferry (1% Hispanic). Okay is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Gibson (6.9% Hispanic), Toppers (4.1% Hispanic), and Muskogee (9.4% Hispanic).

Okay's Native American/Other Population

95 residents of Okay, or 23.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Okay is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Okay ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okay's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Okay's population has increased from 21.2% to 23.3%.

Okay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mallard Bay (13.1% Native American/Other), Taylor Ferry (21.5% Native American/Other), Fort Gibson (19.6% Native American/Other), Toppers (11.4% Native American/Other), and Muskogee (14.4% Native American/Other).

Okay's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Okay, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Okay is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Okay ranks 109th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Okay's population has increased from 15.2% to 20.6%.

Okay is more Multiracial than neighboring Mallard Bay (11.4% Multiracial), Taylor Ferry (4.9% Multiracial), Fort Gibson (15.6% Multiracial), and Muskogee (11.7% 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.