Skiatook, OK Demographics

A map of Skiatook's Population by Race

Skiatook, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 8,632, a slight increase from the 8,450 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.7% White, 11.9% Native American/Other, 10.3% Multiracial, 5.8% Hispanic, 0.1% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Skiatook, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Skiatook 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 Skiatook, that probability was 49.7% in 2020 and 45.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

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

Skiatook's White Population

6,189 residents of Skiatook, or 71.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Skiatook is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Skiatook ranks 392nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skiatook's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Skiatook's population has increased from 68.2% to 71.7%.

Skiatook is more White than neighboring Sperry (65.7% White), Turley (43.3% White), Collinsville (69.4% White), and Avant (56.9% White). Skiatook is less White than neighboring Vera (75.9% White).

Skiatook's Black Population

10 residents of Skiatook, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Skiatook is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Skiatook ranks 366th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skiatook's Black population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Black residents' share of Skiatook's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Skiatook is more Black than neighboring Vera (0% Black), and Avant (0% Black). Skiatook is less Black than neighboring Sperry (0.9% Black), Turley (6.8% Black), and Collinsville (2.6% Black).

Skiatook's Asian Population

6 residents of Skiatook, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Skiatook is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Skiatook ranks 349th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skiatook's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of Skiatook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Skiatook is more Asian than neighboring Sperry (0% Asian), and Avant (0% Asian). Skiatook is less Asian than neighboring Vera (2.2% Asian), Turley (6.3% Asian), and Collinsville (3.9% Asian).

Skiatook's Hispanic Population

503 residents of Skiatook, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Skiatook is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Skiatook ranks 459th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skiatook's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Skiatook's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.8%.

Skiatook is more Hispanic than neighboring Vera (5.6% Hispanic), and Avant (0% Hispanic). Skiatook is less Hispanic than neighboring Sperry (5.9% Hispanic), Turley (23.5% Hispanic), and Collinsville (6.1% Hispanic).

Skiatook's Native American/Other Population

1,031 residents of Skiatook, or 11.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Skiatook is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Skiatook ranks 313th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skiatook's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Skiatook's population has decreased from 15.2% to 11.9%.

Skiatook is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sperry (11.7% Native American/Other), Vera (7.1% Native American/Other), Turley (8.2% Native American/Other), and Collinsville (8.4% Native American/Other). Skiatook is less Native American/Other than neighboring Avant (23% Native American/Other).

Skiatook's Multiracial Population

893 residents of Skiatook, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Skiatook is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Skiatook ranks 309th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skiatook's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Skiatook's population has decreased from 11.3% to 10.3%.

Skiatook is more Multiracial than neighboring Vera (9.3% Multiracial), and Collinsville (9.6% Multiracial). Skiatook is less Multiracial than neighboring Sperry (15.8% Multiracial), Turley (11.9% Multiracial), and Avant (20.1% 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.