Pushmataha County Demographics

A map of Pushmataha County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,437	7,382	68.9%	68.3%
Native American/Other	1,815	1,853	16.8%	17.1%
Multiracial	890	1,083	8.2%	10.0%
Hispanic	467	376	4.3%	3.5%
Black	141	66	1.3%	0.6%
Asian	40	52	0.4%	0.5%

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 10,790, a less than 1% change from the 10,812 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.9% White, 16.8% Native American/Other, 8.2% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pushmataha County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pushmataha has become slightly 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 Pushmataha County, that probability was 49.3% in 2020 and 48.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pushmataha County is ranked the 55th most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. Pushmataha County was ranked the 55th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Pushmataha County's White Population

7,437 residents of Pushmataha County, or 68.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pushmataha County is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Pushmataha County ranks 33rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pushmataha County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Pushmataha County's population has increased from 68.3% to 68.9%.

Pushmataha County is more White than neighboring Choctaw County (57.9% White), Latimer County (60.8% White), Pittsburg County (67.6% White), Atoka County (66.8% White), and McCurtain County (58.8% White).

Pushmataha County's Black Population

141 residents of Pushmataha County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pushmataha County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Pushmataha County ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pushmataha County's Black population has grown by an estimated 113.6%. Black residents' share of Pushmataha County's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Pushmataha County is more Black than neighboring Latimer County (1.2% Black). Pushmataha County is less Black than neighboring Choctaw County (9.8% Black), Pittsburg County (2.5% Black), Atoka County (4.1% Black), and McCurtain County (7.7% Black).

Pushmataha County's Asian Population

40 residents of Pushmataha County, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pushmataha County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Pushmataha County ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pushmataha County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Asian residents' share of Pushmataha County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Pushmataha County is more Asian than neighboring Latimer County (0.3% Asian), and Atoka County (0.1% Asian). Pushmataha County is less Asian than neighboring Choctaw County (0.8% Asian), Pittsburg County (0.5% Asian), and McCurtain County (1% Asian).

Pushmataha County's Hispanic Population

467 residents of Pushmataha County, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pushmataha County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pushmataha County ranks 71st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pushmataha County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Pushmataha County's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.3%.

Pushmataha County is more Hispanic than neighboring Latimer County (4.1% Hispanic). Pushmataha County is less Hispanic than neighboring Choctaw County (5.1% Hispanic), Pittsburg County (5.7% Hispanic), Atoka County (4.4% Hispanic), and McCurtain County (7% Hispanic).

Pushmataha County's Native American/Other Population

1,815 residents of Pushmataha County, or 16.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pushmataha County is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pushmataha County ranks 18th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pushmataha County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pushmataha County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.8%.

Pushmataha County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Choctaw County (15.4% Native American/Other), Pittsburg County (8.3% Native American/Other), Atoka County (9.3% Native American/Other), and McCurtain County (15.4% Native American/Other). Pushmataha County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Latimer County (25% Native American/Other).

Pushmataha County's Multiracial Population

890 residents of Pushmataha County, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pushmataha County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Pushmataha County ranks 27th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pushmataha County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Pushmataha County's population has decreased from 10.0% to 8.2%.

Pushmataha County is less Multiracial than neighboring Choctaw County (11.1% Multiracial), Latimer County (8.6% Multiracial), Pittsburg County (15.4% Multiracial), Atoka County (15.3% Multiracial), and McCurtain County (10.1% 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.