Okmulgee, OK Demographics

A map of Okmulgee's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,877	5,286	51.8%	46.7%
Multiracial	1,682	1,461	14.8%	12.9%
Native American/Other	1,681	2,065	14.8%	18.2%
Black	1,613	1,828	14.2%	16.1%
Hispanic	419	602	3.7%	5.3%
Asian	76	80	0.7%	0.7%

Okmulgee, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 11,348, a less than 1% change from the 11,322 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.8% White, 14.8% Native American/Other, 14.8% Multiracial, 14.2% Black, 3.7% Hispanic, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Okmulgee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Okmulgee has become less 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 Okmulgee, that probability was 70.3% in 2020 and 66.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Okmulgee is ranked the 42nd 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). Okmulgee was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Okmulgee's White Population

5,877 residents of Okmulgee, or 51.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Okmulgee is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Okmulgee ranks 725th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okmulgee's White population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Okmulgee's population has increased from 46.7% to 51.8%.

Okmulgee is more White than neighboring Preston (44.2% White), and Beggs (51.7% White). Okmulgee is less White than neighboring Schulter (80.5% White), Morris (63.5% White), and Dewar (59.4% White).

Okmulgee's Black Population

1,613 residents of Okmulgee, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Okmulgee is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Okmulgee ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okmulgee's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Black residents' share of Okmulgee's population has decreased from 16.1% to 14.2%.

Okmulgee is more Black than neighboring Schulter (0.6% Black), Morris (1.3% Black), Beggs (13.8% Black), and Dewar (2.7% Black). Okmulgee is less Black than neighboring Preston (18.8% Black).

Okmulgee's Asian Population

76 residents of Okmulgee, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Okmulgee is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Okmulgee ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okmulgee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Asian residents' share of Okmulgee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Okmulgee is more Asian than neighboring Preston (0% Asian), Schulter (0.2% Asian), Morris (0.2% Asian), Beggs (0.4% Asian), and Dewar (0% Asian).

Okmulgee's Hispanic Population

419 residents of Okmulgee, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Okmulgee is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Okmulgee ranks 381st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okmulgee's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Okmulgee's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.7%.

Okmulgee is more Hispanic than neighboring Preston (0% Hispanic), and Morris (1.7% Hispanic). Okmulgee is less Hispanic than neighboring Schulter (5.4% Hispanic), Beggs (6% Hispanic), and Dewar (4.6% Hispanic).

Okmulgee's Native American/Other Population

1,681 residents of Okmulgee, or 14.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Okmulgee is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Okmulgee ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okmulgee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Okmulgee's population has decreased from 18.2% to 14.8%.

Okmulgee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Schulter (10% Native American/Other). Okmulgee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Preston (27.3% Native American/Other), Morris (19.4% Native American/Other), Beggs (17% Native American/Other), and Dewar (24% Native American/Other).

Okmulgee's Multiracial Population

1,682 residents of Okmulgee, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Okmulgee is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Okmulgee ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okmulgee's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Okmulgee's population has increased from 12.9% to 14.8%.

Okmulgee is more Multiracial than neighboring Preston (9.7% Multiracial), Schulter (3.4% Multiracial), Morris (14% Multiracial), Beggs (11.2% Multiracial), and Dewar (9.3% 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.