Tupelo, OK Demographics
A map of Tupelo's Population by Race
Tupelo, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 401, a large increase from the 327 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.8% White, 17.5% Multiracial, 14.7% Native American/Other, 6.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tupelo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Tupelo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Tupelo, that probability was 58.1% in 2020 and 56.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Tupelo is ranked the 404th 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). Tupelo was ranked the 432nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Tupelo's White Population
248 residents of Tupelo, or 61.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tupelo is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Tupelo ranks 601st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tupelo's White population has grown by an estimated 29.8%. White residents' share of Tupelo's population has increased from 58.4% to 61.8%.
Tupelo is more White than neighboring Stonewall (57.8% White), and Coalgate (56.1% White). Tupelo is less White than neighboring Centrahoma (82.6% White), Clarita (82.1% White), and Bromide (79.7% White).
Tupelo's Black Population
0 residents of Tupelo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tupelo is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Tupelo ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tupelo's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Tupelo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Tupelo is less Black than neighboring Stonewall (0.7% Black).
Tupelo's Asian Population
0 residents of Tupelo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tupelo is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Tupelo ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tupelo's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Tupelo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Tupelo is less Asian than neighboring Stonewall (1.3% Asian), and Coalgate (1.3% Asian).
Tupelo's Hispanic Population
24 residents of Tupelo, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tupelo is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Tupelo ranks 594th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tupelo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Tupelo's population has increased from 3.1% to 6.0%.
Tupelo is more Hispanic than neighboring Centrahoma (0% Hispanic), Stonewall (2.2% Hispanic), Clarita (0% Hispanic), Bromide (3% Hispanic), and Coalgate (5.1% Hispanic).
Tupelo's Native American/Other Population
59 residents of Tupelo, or 14.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tupelo is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Tupelo ranks 171st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tupelo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tupelo's population has decreased from 23.2% to 14.7%.
Tupelo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Centrahoma (2.9% Native American/Other), Clarita (6.5% Native American/Other), Bromide (14.3% Native American/Other), and Coalgate (12.8% Native American/Other). Tupelo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stonewall (25.2% Native American/Other).
Tupelo's Multiracial Population
70 residents of Tupelo, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tupelo is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Tupelo ranks 107th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tupelo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Tupelo's population has increased from 15.3% to 17.5%.
Tupelo is more Multiracial than neighboring Centrahoma (14.5% Multiracial), Stonewall (12.8% Multiracial), Clarita (11.4% Multiracial), and Bromide (3% Multiracial). Tupelo is less Multiracial than neighboring Coalgate (24.7% 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.