Tenkiller, OK Demographics

A map of Tenkiller's Population by Race

Tenkiller, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 285, a large decrease from the 390 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.8% White, 27.4% Native American/Other, 14.7% Hispanic, 11.6% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tenkiller, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tenkiller has become considerably 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 Tenkiller, that probability was 64.4% in 2020 and 71.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tenkiller is ranked the 478th 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). Tenkiller was ranked the 398th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tenkiller's White Population

119 residents of Tenkiller, or 41.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tenkiller is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Tenkiller ranks 686th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tenkiller's White population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. White residents' share of Tenkiller's population has decreased from 51.3% to 41.8%.

Tenkiller is more White than neighboring Caney Ridge (19.3% White). Tenkiller is less White than neighboring Barber (50% White), Caney (56.5% White), Etta (73.6% White), and Dry Creek (60.2% White).

Tenkiller's Black Population

3 residents of Tenkiller, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tenkiller is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Tenkiller ranks 128th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tenkiller's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Black residents' share of Tenkiller's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.1%.

Tenkiller is more Black than neighboring Barber (0% Black), Caney Ridge (0% Black), Etta (0% Black), and Dry Creek (0% Black). Tenkiller is less Black than neighboring Caney (3.4% Black).

Tenkiller's Asian Population

10 residents of Tenkiller, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tenkiller is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Tenkiller ranks 150th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tenkiller's Asian population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Asian residents' share of Tenkiller's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.5%.

Tenkiller is more Asian than neighboring Barber (0.4% Asian), Caney Ridge (0% Asian), Caney (1.5% Asian), Etta (0% Asian), and Dry Creek (2.8% Asian).

Tenkiller's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Tenkiller, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tenkiller is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Tenkiller ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tenkiller's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 320.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Tenkiller's population has increased from 2.6% to 14.7%.

Tenkiller is more Hispanic than neighboring Barber (0% Hispanic), Caney Ridge (0% Hispanic), Caney (4.3% Hispanic), Etta (0% Hispanic), and Dry Creek (4% Hispanic).

Tenkiller's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Tenkiller, or 27.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tenkiller is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Tenkiller ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tenkiller's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tenkiller's population has increased from 25.1% to 27.4%.

Tenkiller is more Native American/Other than neighboring Caney (24.4% Native American/Other), Etta (16.1% Native American/Other), and Dry Creek (26.1% Native American/Other). Tenkiller is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barber (36.8% Native American/Other), and Caney Ridge (78.4% Native American/Other).

Tenkiller's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Tenkiller, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tenkiller is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Tenkiller ranks 76th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tenkiller's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 49.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Tenkiller's population has decreased from 16.7% to 11.6%.

Tenkiller is more Multiracial than neighboring Caney Ridge (2.3% Multiracial), Caney (9.9% Multiracial), Etta (10.3% Multiracial), and Dry Creek (6.8% Multiracial). Tenkiller is less Multiracial than neighboring Barber (12.9% 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.