Paoli, OK Demographics
A map of Paoli's Population by Race
Paoli, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 660, a large increase from the 583 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.3% White, 19.2% Multiracial, 10.0% Hispanic, 2.9% Native American/Other, 0.5% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paoli, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Paoli has become slightly more 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 Paoli, that probability was 49.0% in 2020 and 50.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Paoli is ranked the 311th 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). Paoli was ranked the 322nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Paoli's White Population
444 residents of Paoli, or 67.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paoli is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Paoli ranks 373rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's White population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Paoli's population has decreased from 69.1% to 67.3%.
Paoli is more White than neighboring Pauls Valley (61% White). Paoli is less White than neighboring Wayne (70.3% White), Rosedale (75% White), Maysville (76.4% White), and Lexington (70% White).
Paoli's Black Population
1 residents of Paoli, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paoli is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Paoli ranks 507th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Paoli's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.
Paoli is more Black than neighboring Rosedale (0% Black), and Maysville (0% Black). Paoli is less Black than neighboring Wayne (2.4% Black), Pauls Valley (3.5% Black), and Lexington (1.2% Black).
Paoli's Asian Population
3 residents of Paoli, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paoli is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Paoli ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Asian residents' share of Paoli's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.
Paoli is more Asian than neighboring Wayne (0% Asian), Rosedale (0% Asian), Maysville (0% Asian), and Lexington (0.3% Asian). Paoli is less Asian than neighboring Pauls Valley (0.7% Asian).
Paoli's Hispanic Population
66 residents of Paoli, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paoli is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Paoli ranks 189th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Paoli's population has increased from 9.1% to 10.0%.
Paoli is more Hispanic than neighboring Wayne (6.7% Hispanic), and Maysville (2.9% Hispanic). Paoli is less Hispanic than neighboring Pauls Valley (21.8% Hispanic), Rosedale (10.4% Hispanic), and Lexington (17% Hispanic).
Paoli's Native American/Other Population
19 residents of Paoli, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paoli is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Paoli ranks 436th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paoli's population has decreased from 11.0% to 2.9%.
Paoli is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wayne (13.3% Native American/Other), Pauls Valley (3.6% Native American/Other), Rosedale (6.3% Native American/Other), Maysville (4.1% Native American/Other), and Lexington (3.8% Native American/Other).
Paoli's Multiracial Population
127 residents of Paoli, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paoli is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Paoli ranks 346th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 104.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Paoli's population has increased from 10.6% to 19.2%.
Paoli is more Multiracial than neighboring Wayne (7.3% Multiracial), Pauls Valley (9.4% Multiracial), Rosedale (8.3% Multiracial), Maysville (16.5% Multiracial), and Lexington (7.7% 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.