Sunray, OK Demographics

A map of Sunray's Population by Race

Sunray, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 854, a less than 1% change from the 853 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% White, 10.4% Native American/Other, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sunray, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sunray has become considerably 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 Sunray, that probability was 43.6% in 2020 and 35.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sunray is ranked the 268th 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). Sunray was ranked the 254th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sunray's White Population

678 residents of Sunray, or 79.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sunray is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Sunray ranks 272nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunray's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Sunray's population has increased from 73.3% to 79.4%.

Sunray is more White than neighboring Duncan (73.9% White), and Addington (62.6% White). Sunray is less White than neighboring Comanche (86.3% White), Empire City (89.5% White), and Marlow (79.8% White).

Sunray's Black Population

0 residents of Sunray, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sunray is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Sunray ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunray's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Sunray's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Sunray is less Black than neighboring Empire City (0.4% Black), Duncan (2.1% Black), Addington (9.9% Black), and Marlow (0.2% Black).

Sunray's Asian Population

0 residents of Sunray, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sunray is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Sunray ranks 406th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunray's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sunray's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sunray is less Asian than neighboring Comanche (0.3% Asian), and Duncan (0.6% Asian).

Sunray's Hispanic Population

39 residents of Sunray, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sunray is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sunray ranks 448th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunray's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Sunray's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Sunray is more Hispanic than neighboring Empire City (2.1% Hispanic). Sunray is less Hispanic than neighboring Comanche (6.3% Hispanic), Duncan (11.7% Hispanic), Addington (13.2% Hispanic), and Marlow (7.2% Hispanic).

Sunray's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Sunray, or 10.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sunray is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sunray ranks 510th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunray's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sunray's population has increased from 8.0% to 10.4%.

Sunray is more Native American/Other than neighboring Comanche (2.2% Native American/Other), Empire City (3.1% Native American/Other), Duncan (3% Native American/Other), Addington (0% Native American/Other), and Marlow (2.6% Native American/Other).

Sunray's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Sunray, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sunray is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Sunray ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunray's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Sunray's population has decreased from 13.5% to 5.6%.

Sunray is more Multiracial than neighboring Comanche (4.9% Multiracial), and Empire City (4.8% Multiracial). Sunray is less Multiracial than neighboring Duncan (8.6% Multiracial), Addington (14.3% Multiracial), and Marlow (10.2% 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.