Sapulpa, OK Demographics

A map of Sapulpa's Population by Race

Sapulpa, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 22,570, a slight increase from the 21,929 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.1% White, 11.7% Native American/Other, 8.2% Multiracial, 6.9% Hispanic, 2.7% Black, and 1.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sapulpa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sapulpa 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 Sapulpa, that probability was 50.6% in 2020 and 49.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sapulpa is ranked the 21st 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). Sapulpa was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sapulpa's White Population

15,589 residents of Sapulpa, or 69.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sapulpa is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Sapulpa ranks 395th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sapulpa's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Sapulpa's population has increased from 68.1% to 69.1%.

Sapulpa is more White than neighboring Kiefer (62% White), Glenpool (62.8% White), Kellyville (68.3% White), and Jenks (62.1% White). Sapulpa is less White than neighboring Oakhurst (76.1% White).

Sapulpa's Black Population

617 residents of Sapulpa, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sapulpa is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Sapulpa ranks 155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sapulpa's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Sapulpa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Sapulpa is more Black than neighboring Kiefer (0.8% Black), Oakhurst (1.7% Black), and Kellyville (0% Black). Sapulpa is less Black than neighboring Glenpool (3.8% Black), and Jenks (3.1% Black).

Sapulpa's Asian Population

322 residents of Sapulpa, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sapulpa is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Sapulpa ranks 208th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sapulpa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 168.3%. Asian residents' share of Sapulpa's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.4%.

Sapulpa is more Asian than neighboring Kiefer (0.6% Asian), Oakhurst (1% Asian), and Kellyville (0.4% Asian). Sapulpa is less Asian than neighboring Glenpool (4.2% Asian), and Jenks (10.3% Asian).

Sapulpa's Hispanic Population

1,554 residents of Sapulpa, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sapulpa is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sapulpa ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sapulpa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Sapulpa's population has increased from 6.1% to 6.9%.

Sapulpa is more Hispanic than neighboring Kellyville (5% Hispanic). Sapulpa is less Hispanic than neighboring Kiefer (11.3% Hispanic), Glenpool (9.8% Hispanic), and Jenks (8.8% Hispanic).

Sapulpa's Native American/Other Population

2,630 residents of Sapulpa, or 11.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sapulpa is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sapulpa ranks 444th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sapulpa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sapulpa's population has increased from 10.7% to 11.7%.

Sapulpa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakhurst (5.7% Native American/Other), Glenpool (7.9% Native American/Other), and Jenks (5.3% Native American/Other). Sapulpa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kiefer (14.2% Native American/Other), and Kellyville (18.4% Native American/Other).

Sapulpa's Multiracial Population

1,858 residents of Sapulpa, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sapulpa is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Sapulpa ranks 274th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sapulpa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Sapulpa's population has decreased from 11.7% to 8.2%.

Sapulpa is more Multiracial than neighboring Kellyville (7.9% Multiracial). Sapulpa is less Multiracial than neighboring Kiefer (11.2% Multiracial), Oakhurst (8.6% Multiracial), Glenpool (11.6% Multiracial), and Jenks (10.4% 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.