Tonkawa, OK Demographics

A map of Tonkawa's Population by Race

Tonkawa, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 3,014, a less than 1% change from the 3,015 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.9% White, 11.8% Multiracial, 9.9% Hispanic, 5.0% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tonkawa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tonkawa has become more 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 Tonkawa, that probability was 40.9% in 2020 and 45.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tonkawa is ranked the 112th 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). Tonkawa was ranked the 110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tonkawa's White Population

2,168 residents of Tonkawa, or 71.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tonkawa is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Tonkawa ranks 226th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonkawa's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Tonkawa's population has decreased from 75.7% to 71.9%.

Tonkawa is more White than neighboring Tonkawa Tribal Housing (5.1% White), and Marland (33.8% White). Tonkawa is less White than neighboring Blackwell (73.3% White), Nardin (100% White), and Billings (81.2% White).

Tonkawa's Black Population

22 residents of Tonkawa, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tonkawa is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Tonkawa ranks 256th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonkawa's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.1%. Black residents' share of Tonkawa's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%.

Tonkawa is more Black than neighboring Tonkawa Tribal Housing (0% Black), Blackwell (0.6% Black), Nardin (0% Black), and Marland (0% Black). Tonkawa is less Black than neighboring Billings (0.8% Black).

Tonkawa's Asian Population

16 residents of Tonkawa, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tonkawa is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Tonkawa ranks 256th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonkawa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Asian residents' share of Tonkawa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Tonkawa is more Asian than neighboring Tonkawa Tribal Housing (0% Asian), Blackwell (0% Asian), Nardin (0% Asian), Billings (0% Asian), and Marland (0% Asian).

Tonkawa's Hispanic Population

299 residents of Tonkawa, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tonkawa is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Tonkawa ranks 190th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonkawa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Tonkawa's population has increased from 9.1% to 9.9%.

Tonkawa is more Hispanic than neighboring Nardin (0% Hispanic), and Billings (3.8% Hispanic). Tonkawa is less Hispanic than neighboring Tonkawa Tribal Housing (12.3% Hispanic), Blackwell (11.1% Hispanic), and Marland (41.6% Hispanic).

Tonkawa's Native American/Other Population

152 residents of Tonkawa, or 5.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tonkawa is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Tonkawa ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonkawa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tonkawa's population has decreased from 6.7% to 5.0%.

Tonkawa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blackwell (3.6% Native American/Other), Nardin (0% Native American/Other), and Billings (2.1% Native American/Other). Tonkawa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tonkawa Tribal Housing (79% Native American/Other), and Marland (12% Native American/Other).

Tonkawa's Multiracial Population

357 residents of Tonkawa, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tonkawa is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Tonkawa ranks 634th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tonkawa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 73.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Tonkawa's population has increased from 6.8% to 11.8%.

Tonkawa is more Multiracial than neighboring Tonkawa Tribal Housing (3.6% Multiracial), Blackwell (11.4% Multiracial), and Nardin (0% Multiracial). Tonkawa is less Multiracial than neighboring Billings (12.2% Multiracial), and Marland (12.6% 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.