Purcell, OK Demographics

A map of Purcell's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,597	4,387	67.6%	66.0%
Hispanic	1,119	1,105	16.4%	16.6%
Multiracial	588	536	8.6%	8.1%
Native American/Other	425	503	6.2%	7.6%
Black	74	75	1.1%	1.1%
Asian	0	45	0.0%	0.7%

Purcell, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 6,803, a slight increase from the 6,651 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.6% White, 16.4% Hispanic, 8.6% Multiracial, 6.2% Native American/Other, 1.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Purcell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Purcell 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 Purcell, that probability was 52.5% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Purcell is ranked the 63rd 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). Purcell was ranked the 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Purcell's White Population

4,597 residents of Purcell, or 67.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Purcell is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Purcell ranks 446th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purcell's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Purcell's population has increased from 66.0% to 67.6%.

Purcell is less White than neighboring Lexington (70% White), Slaughterville (70.6% White), Noble (77.5% White), Wayne (70.3% White), and Washington (81.6% White).

Purcell's Black Population

74 residents of Purcell, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Purcell is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Purcell ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purcell's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Black residents' share of Purcell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Purcell is more Black than neighboring Washington (0% Black). Purcell is less Black than neighboring Lexington (1.2% Black), Slaughterville (1.6% Black), Noble (1.9% Black), and Wayne (2.4% Black).

Purcell's Asian Population

0 residents of Purcell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Purcell is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Purcell ranks 174th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purcell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Purcell's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Purcell is less Asian than neighboring Lexington (0.3% Asian), Slaughterville (2.2% Asian), Noble (0.8% Asian), and Washington (0.3% Asian).

Purcell's Hispanic Population

1,119 residents of Purcell, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Purcell is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Purcell ranks 70th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purcell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Purcell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.4%.

Purcell is more Hispanic than neighboring Slaughterville (9.9% Hispanic), Noble (5% Hispanic), Wayne (6.7% Hispanic), and Washington (0.8% Hispanic). Purcell is less Hispanic than neighboring Lexington (17% Hispanic).

Purcell's Native American/Other Population

425 residents of Purcell, or 6.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Purcell is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Purcell ranks 527th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purcell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Purcell's population has decreased from 7.6% to 6.2%.

Purcell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lexington (3.8% Native American/Other), Noble (5% Native American/Other), and Washington (5.1% Native American/Other). Purcell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Slaughterville (9.3% Native American/Other), and Wayne (13.3% Native American/Other).

Purcell's Multiracial Population

588 residents of Purcell, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Purcell is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Purcell ranks 548th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purcell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Purcell's population has increased from 8.1% to 8.6%.

Purcell is more Multiracial than neighboring Lexington (7.7% Multiracial), Slaughterville (6.3% Multiracial), and Wayne (7.3% Multiracial). Purcell is less Multiracial than neighboring Noble (9.9% Multiracial), and Washington (12.3% 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.