Porter, OK Demographics

A map of Porter's Population by Race

Porter, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 623, a large increase from the 561 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.2% White, 17.2% Native American/Other, 16.1% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Porter, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Porter has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Porter, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 56.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Porter is ranked the 320th 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). Porter was ranked the 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Porter's White Population

381 residents of Porter, or 61.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Porter is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Porter ranks 511th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Porter's White population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Porter's population has decreased from 63.1% to 61.2%.

Porter is more White than neighboring Clarksville (0% White), Redbird (44.7% White), Tullahassee (10.5% White), and Taft (4.3% White). Porter is less White than neighboring Wagoner (62.3% White).

Porter's Black Population

11 residents of Porter, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Porter is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Porter ranks 89th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Porter's Black population has declined by an estimated 63.3%. Black residents' share of Porter's population has decreased from 5.3% to 1.8%.

Porter is more Black than neighboring Clarksville (0% Black). Porter is less Black than neighboring Redbird (31.1% Black), Tullahassee (67.1% Black), Taft (80.4% Black), and Wagoner (6.8% Black).

Porter's Asian Population

2 residents of Porter, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Porter is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Porter ranks 299th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Porter's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Porter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Porter is more Asian than neighboring Clarksville (0% Asian), Redbird (0% Asian), Tullahassee (0% Asian), Taft (0% Asian), and Wagoner (0.1% Asian).

Porter's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Porter, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Porter is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Porter ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Porter's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Porter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Porter is more Hispanic than neighboring Clarksville (0% Hispanic), Redbird (1% Hispanic), and Taft (0% Hispanic). Porter is less Hispanic than neighboring Tullahassee (7.9% Hispanic), and Wagoner (4.5% Hispanic).

Porter's Native American/Other Population

107 residents of Porter, or 17.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Porter is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Porter ranks 265th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Porter's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Porter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 17.2%.

Porter is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clarksville (0% Native American/Other), Redbird (3.9% Native American/Other), Tullahassee (5.9% Native American/Other), Taft (2.2% Native American/Other), and Wagoner (11% Native American/Other).

Porter's Multiracial Population

100 residents of Porter, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Porter is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Porter ranks 408th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Porter's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Porter's population has increased from 9.8% to 16.1%.

Porter is more Multiracial than neighboring Clarksville (0% Multiracial), Tullahassee (8.6% Multiracial), Taft (13% Multiracial), and Wagoner (15.3% Multiracial). Porter is less Multiracial than neighboring Redbird (19.4% 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.