Paden, OK Demographics

A map of Paden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	220	248	56.3%	59.2%
Native American/Other	81	79	20.7%	18.9%
Multiracial	59	54	15.1%	12.9%
Hispanic	28	20	7.2%	4.8%
Black	3	18	0.8%	4.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Paden, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 391, a decrease from the 419 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.3% White, 20.7% Native American/Other, 15.1% Multiracial, 7.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paden has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Paden, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 61.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paden is ranked the 411th 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). Paden was ranked the 377th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paden's White Population

220 residents of Paden, or 56.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paden is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Paden ranks 587th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paden's White population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Paden's population has decreased from 59.2% to 56.3%.

Paden is more White than neighboring Boley (43.6% White), and IXL (33.3% White). Paden is less White than neighboring Prague (80% White), Castle (68.5% White), and Welty (67.9% White).

Paden's Black Population

3 residents of Paden, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paden is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Paden ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paden's Black population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Black residents' share of Paden's population has decreased from 4.3% to 0.8%.

Paden is more Black than neighboring Castle (0% Black). Paden is less Black than neighboring Boley (27.6% Black), Prague (0.9% Black), IXL (16.7% Black), and Welty (4.9% Black).

Paden's Asian Population

0 residents of Paden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paden is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Paden ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paden's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Paden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Paden is less Asian than neighboring Prague (0.6% Asian).

Paden's Hispanic Population

28 residents of Paden, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paden is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Paden ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Paden's population has increased from 4.8% to 7.2%.

Paden is more Hispanic than neighboring Boley (6.4% Hispanic), Prague (3% Hispanic), Castle (3% Hispanic), IXL (0% Hispanic), and Welty (3.1% Hispanic).

Paden's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Paden, or 20.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paden is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Paden ranks 240th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paden's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paden's population has increased from 18.9% to 20.7%.

Paden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Boley (8.7% Native American/Other), and Prague (6% Native American/Other). Paden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Castle (21.2% Native American/Other), IXL (33.3% Native American/Other), and Welty (24.1% Native American/Other).

Paden's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Paden, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paden is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Paden ranks 205th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Paden's population has increased from 12.9% to 15.1%.

Paden is more Multiracial than neighboring Boley (13.7% Multiracial), Prague (9.4% Multiracial), Castle (7.3% Multiracial), and Welty (0% Multiracial). Paden is less Multiracial than neighboring IXL (16.7% 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.