Sallisaw, OK Demographics

A map of Sallisaw's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,920	4,604	57.2%	54.1%
Native American/Other	1,612	2,030	18.7%	23.9%
Multiracial	1,405	1,119	16.3%	13.1%
Hispanic	515	570	6.0%	6.7%
Black	136	116	1.6%	1.4%
Asian	17	71	0.2%	0.8%

Sallisaw, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 8,605, a slight increase from the 8,510 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.2% White, 18.7% Native American/Other, 16.3% Multiracial, 6.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sallisaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sallisaw has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Sallisaw, that probability was 62.8% in 2020 and 60.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sallisaw is ranked the 52nd 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). Sallisaw was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sallisaw's White Population

4,920 residents of Sallisaw, or 57.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sallisaw is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Sallisaw ranks 658th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sallisaw's White population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Sallisaw's population has increased from 54.1% to 57.2%.

Sallisaw is less White than neighboring Badger Lee (85.7% White), Brent (73.1% White), Dwight Mission (77.5% White), Pinhook Corner (86.1% White), and Hanson (87.5% White).

Sallisaw's Black Population

136 residents of Sallisaw, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sallisaw is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Sallisaw ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sallisaw's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Black residents' share of Sallisaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Sallisaw is more Black than neighboring Badger Lee (0% Black), Brent (0.5% Black), Dwight Mission (0% Black), Pinhook Corner (0% Black), and Hanson (0% Black).

Sallisaw's Asian Population

17 residents of Sallisaw, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sallisaw is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Sallisaw ranks 139th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sallisaw's Asian population has declined by an estimated 76.1%. Asian residents' share of Sallisaw's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Sallisaw is more Asian than neighboring Badger Lee (0% Asian), Brent (0% Asian), Dwight Mission (0% Asian), Pinhook Corner (0% Asian), and Hanson (0% Asian).

Sallisaw's Hispanic Population

515 residents of Sallisaw, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sallisaw is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sallisaw ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sallisaw's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Sallisaw's population has decreased from 6.7% to 6.0%.

Sallisaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Badger Lee (0% Hispanic), Brent (1.5% Hispanic), Dwight Mission (0% Hispanic), Pinhook Corner (0% Hispanic), and Hanson (0% Hispanic).

Sallisaw's Native American/Other Population

1,612 residents of Sallisaw, or 18.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sallisaw is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sallisaw ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sallisaw's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sallisaw's population has decreased from 23.9% to 18.7%.

Sallisaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Badger Lee (14.3% Native American/Other), Pinhook Corner (13.9% Native American/Other), and Hanson (11.2% Native American/Other). Sallisaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brent (20.6% Native American/Other), and Dwight Mission (20.7% Native American/Other).

Sallisaw's Multiracial Population

1,405 residents of Sallisaw, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sallisaw is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Sallisaw ranks 187th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sallisaw's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Sallisaw's population has increased from 13.1% to 16.3%.

Sallisaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Badger Lee (0% Multiracial), Brent (4.3% Multiracial), Dwight Mission (1.8% Multiracial), Pinhook Corner (0% Multiracial), and Hanson (1.3% 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.