Velma, OK Demographics

A map of Velma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	474	442	80.3%	79.8%
Multiracial	74	64	12.5%	11.6%
Native American/Other	28	24	4.7%	4.3%
Hispanic	12	24	2.0%	4.3%
Black	2	0	0.3%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Velma, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 590, an increase from the 554 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.3% White, 12.5% Multiracial, 4.7% Native American/Other, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Velma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Velma has become 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 Velma, that probability was 34.6% in 2020 and 33.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Velma is ranked the 327th 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). Velma was ranked the 328th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Velma's White Population

474 residents of Velma, or 80.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Velma is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Velma ranks 135th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Velma's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Velma's population has increased from 79.8% to 80.3%.

Velma is more White than neighboring Loco (79.8% White), Tatums (0% White), and Bray (80.2% White). Velma is less White than neighboring Ratliff City (90.5% White), and Fox (90.5% White).

Velma's Black Population

2 residents of Velma, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Velma is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Velma ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Velma's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Black residents' share of Velma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Velma is more Black than neighboring Loco (0% Black), Fox (0% Black), and Bray (0.2% Black). Velma is less Black than neighboring Ratliff City (3.2% Black), and Tatums (89.6% Black).

Velma's Asian Population

0 residents of Velma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Velma is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Velma ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Velma's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Velma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Velma is less Asian than neighboring Bray (0.2% Asian).

Velma's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Velma, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Velma is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Velma ranks 469th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Velma's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Velma's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.0%.

Velma is more Hispanic than neighboring Ratliff City (0% Hispanic), Fox (0% Hispanic), and Tatums (0% Hispanic). Velma is less Hispanic than neighboring Loco (11.7% Hispanic), and Bray (5% Hispanic).

Velma's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Velma, or 4.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Velma is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Velma ranks 647th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Velma's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Velma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Velma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loco (1.1% Native American/Other), Ratliff City (0% Native American/Other), Fox (0% Native American/Other), and Tatums (1.8% Native American/Other). Velma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bray (6.9% Native American/Other).

Velma's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Velma, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Velma is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Velma ranks 289th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Velma's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Velma's population has increased from 11.6% to 12.5%.

Velma is more Multiracial than neighboring Loco (7.4% Multiracial), Ratliff City (6.3% Multiracial), Fox (9.5% Multiracial), Tatums (8.5% Multiracial), and Bray (7.5% 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.