Stilwell, OK Demographics

A map of Stilwell's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	1,635	1,840	43.5%	49.7%
White	1,218	935	32.4%	25.3%
Multiracial	436	348	11.6%	9.4%
Hispanic	430	535	11.5%	14.5%
Black	26	9	0.7%	0.2%
Asian	10	33	0.3%	0.9%

Stilwell, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 3,755, a slight increase from the 3,700 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.5% Native American/Other, 32.4% White, 11.6% Multiracial, 11.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stilwell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stilwell has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Stilwell, that probability was 65.9% in 2020 and 67.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stilwell is ranked the 91st 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). Stilwell was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stilwell's White Population

1,218 residents of Stilwell, or 32.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stilwell is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Stilwell ranks 817th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stilwell's White population has grown by an estimated 30.3%. White residents' share of Stilwell's population has increased from 25.3% to 32.4%.

Stilwell is more White than neighboring Marietta (17% White), Elm Grove (18% White), and Cherry Tree (15.9% White). Stilwell is less White than neighboring Zion (37.9% White), and Fairfield (33.3% White).

Stilwell's Black Population

26 residents of Stilwell, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stilwell is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Stilwell ranks 490th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stilwell's Black population has grown by an estimated 188.9%. Black residents' share of Stilwell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Stilwell is more Black than neighboring Zion (0% Black), Fairfield (0% Black), Marietta (0% Black), Elm Grove (0% Black), and Cherry Tree (0% Black).

Stilwell's Asian Population

10 residents of Stilwell, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stilwell is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Stilwell ranks 124th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stilwell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 69.7%. Asian residents' share of Stilwell's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Stilwell is more Asian than neighboring Zion (0% Asian), Fairfield (0.1% Asian), Marietta (0% Asian), Elm Grove (0% Asian), and Cherry Tree (0% Asian).

Stilwell's Hispanic Population

430 residents of Stilwell, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stilwell is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Stilwell ranks 88th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stilwell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Stilwell's population has decreased from 14.5% to 11.5%.

Stilwell is more Hispanic than neighboring Zion (0% Hispanic), Fairfield (3% Hispanic), Marietta (0% Hispanic), Elm Grove (9% Hispanic), and Cherry Tree (5.1% Hispanic).

Stilwell's Native American/Other Population

1,635 residents of Stilwell, or 43.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stilwell is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Stilwell ranks 27th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stilwell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stilwell's population has decreased from 49.7% to 43.5%.

Stilwell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairfield (39.1% Native American/Other), Marietta (5.7% Native American/Other), and Elm Grove (16% Native American/Other). Stilwell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Zion (62.1% Native American/Other), and Cherry Tree (72% Native American/Other).

Stilwell's Multiracial Population

436 residents of Stilwell, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stilwell is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Stilwell ranks 438th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stilwell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Stilwell's population has increased from 9.4% to 11.6%.

Stilwell is more Multiracial than neighboring Zion (0% Multiracial), and Cherry Tree (7% Multiracial). Stilwell is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairfield (24.3% Multiracial), Marietta (77.4% Multiracial), and Elm Grove (57% 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.