Panama, OK Demographics

A map of Panama's Population by Race

Panama, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,415, a large increase from the 1,269 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.1% White, 14.3% Multiracial, 12.9% Native American/Other, 6.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Panama, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Panama is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Panama, that probability was 52.0% in 2020 and 52.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Panama is ranked the 185th 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). Panama was ranked the 193rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Panama's White Population

936 residents of Panama, or 66.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Panama is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Panama ranks 435th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Panama's White population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Panama's population has remained roughly unchanged at 66.1%.

Panama is more White than neighboring Bokoshe (61.3% White), and Poteau (65.3% White). Panama is less White than neighboring Shady Point (69.3% White), Spiro (68.4% White), and Cameron (70.5% White).

Panama's Black Population

2 residents of Panama, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Panama is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Panama ranks 288th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Panama's Black population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Black residents' share of Panama's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Panama is more Black than neighboring Bokoshe (0% Black), and Cameron (0% Black). Panama is less Black than neighboring Shady Point (0.6% Black), Spiro (4.5% Black), and Poteau (1.3% Black).

Panama's Asian Population

7 residents of Panama, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Panama is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Panama ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Panama's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Asian residents' share of Panama's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Panama is more Asian than neighboring Shady Point (0% Asian), Spiro (0% Asian), Bokoshe (0% Asian), and Cameron (0% Asian). Panama is less Asian than neighboring Poteau (1.1% Asian).

Panama's Hispanic Population

86 residents of Panama, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Panama is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Panama ranks 388th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Panama's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Panama's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.1%.

Panama is more Hispanic than neighboring Shady Point (2.1% Hispanic), Bokoshe (2.3% Hispanic), and Cameron (1.4% Hispanic). Panama is less Hispanic than neighboring Spiro (6.6% Hispanic), and Poteau (15.2% Hispanic).

Panama's Native American/Other Population

182 residents of Panama, or 12.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Panama is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Panama ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Panama's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Panama's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.9%.

Panama is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shady Point (10.3% Native American/Other), Spiro (11.5% Native American/Other), and Poteau (8.8% Native American/Other). Panama is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bokoshe (20.1% Native American/Other), and Cameron (14.4% Native American/Other).

Panama's Multiracial Population

202 residents of Panama, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Panama is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Panama ranks 196th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Panama's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Panama's population has increased from 13.1% to 14.3%.

Panama is more Multiracial than neighboring Spiro (9% Multiracial), Cameron (13.7% Multiracial), and Poteau (8.4% Multiracial). Panama is less Multiracial than neighboring Shady Point (17.7% Multiracial), and Bokoshe (16.2% 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.