Oologah, OK Demographics

A map of Oologah's Population by Race

Oologah, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,774, a dramatic increase from the 1,305 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.7% White, 16.8% Native American/Other, 11.7% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oologah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oologah has become less 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 Oologah, that probability was 50.6% in 2020 and 48.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oologah is ranked the 157th 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). Oologah was ranked the 186th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oologah's White Population

1,219 residents of Oologah, or 68.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oologah is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Oologah ranks 421st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oologah's White population has grown by an estimated 39.2%. White residents' share of Oologah's population has increased from 67.1% to 68.7%.

Oologah is more White than neighboring Talala (68.3% White), Limestone (66.7% White), Claremore (64% White), and Valley Park (50% White). Oologah is less White than neighboring Sequoyah (82.2% White).

Oologah's Black Population

3 residents of Oologah, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oologah is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Oologah ranks 461st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oologah's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Oologah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Oologah is more Black than neighboring Talala (0% Black), Sequoyah (0% Black), Limestone (0% Black), and Valley Park (0% Black). Oologah is less Black than neighboring Claremore (2.1% Black).

Oologah's Asian Population

14 residents of Oologah, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oologah is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Oologah ranks 136th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oologah's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Asian residents' share of Oologah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Oologah is more Asian than neighboring Talala (0% Asian), Sequoyah (0% Asian), Claremore (0.7% Asian), and Valley Park (0% Asian). Oologah is less Asian than neighboring Limestone (11.6% Asian).

Oologah's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Oologah, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oologah is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oologah ranks 658th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oologah's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Oologah's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.9%.

Oologah is more Hispanic than neighboring Sequoyah (0.4% Hispanic). Oologah is less Hispanic than neighboring Talala (3% Hispanic), Limestone (10% Hispanic), Claremore (7.7% Hispanic), and Valley Park (28.6% Hispanic).

Oologah's Native American/Other Population

298 residents of Oologah, or 16.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oologah is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Oologah ranks 324th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oologah's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 55.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oologah's population has increased from 14.7% to 16.8%.

Oologah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Talala (15.3% Native American/Other), Sequoyah (12.6% Native American/Other), Limestone (8.8% Native American/Other), and Valley Park (0% Native American/Other). Oologah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Claremore (16.9% Native American/Other).

Oologah's Multiracial Population

207 residents of Oologah, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oologah is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Oologah ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oologah's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Oologah's population has decreased from 14.5% to 11.7%.

Oologah is more Multiracial than neighboring Sequoyah (4.7% Multiracial), Limestone (3% Multiracial), and Claremore (8.6% Multiracial). Oologah is less Multiracial than neighboring Talala (13.3% Multiracial), and Valley Park (21.4% 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.