Vinita, OK Demographics

A map of Vinita's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,066	2,866	57.8%	55.2%
Native American/Other	1,029	1,016	19.4%	19.6%
Multiracial	551	899	10.4%	17.3%
Hispanic	299	203	5.6%	3.9%
Black	236	184	4.5%	3.5%
Asian	119	25	2.2%	0.5%

Vinita, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 5,300, a slight increase from the 5,193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.8% White, 19.4% Native American/Other, 10.4% Multiracial, 5.6% Hispanic, 4.5% Black, and 2.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vinita, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vinita has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Vinita, that probability was 62.4% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vinita is ranked the 72nd 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). Vinita was ranked the 72nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vinita's White Population

3,066 residents of Vinita, or 57.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vinita is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Vinita ranks 646th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinita's White population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Vinita's population has increased from 55.2% to 57.8%.

Vinita is more White than neighboring Big Cabin (50.3% White), and Pensacola (37.4% White). Vinita is less White than neighboring White Oak (69% White), Ketchum (79.6% White), and Bluejacket (61.2% White).

Vinita's Black Population

236 residents of Vinita, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vinita is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Vinita ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinita's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.3%. Black residents' share of Vinita's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.5%.

Vinita is more Black than neighboring Big Cabin (0.5% Black), White Oak (0% Black), Ketchum (0% Black), Pensacola (0% Black), and Bluejacket (0.4% Black).

Vinita's Asian Population

119 residents of Vinita, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vinita is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Vinita ranks 234th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinita's Asian population has grown by an estimated 376.0%. Asian residents' share of Vinita's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.2%.

Vinita is more Asian than neighboring White Oak (0% Asian), Ketchum (0% Asian), and Bluejacket (1.3% Asian). Vinita is less Asian than neighboring Big Cabin (6.7% Asian), and Pensacola (4.7% Asian).

Vinita's Hispanic Population

299 residents of Vinita, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vinita is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Vinita ranks 507th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinita's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Vinita's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.6%.

Vinita is more Hispanic than neighboring Big Cabin (4.6% Hispanic), White Oak (3.7% Hispanic), Ketchum (2.4% Hispanic), and Bluejacket (3% Hispanic). Vinita is less Hispanic than neighboring Pensacola (7.5% Hispanic).

Vinita's Native American/Other Population

1,029 residents of Vinita, or 19.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vinita is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Vinita ranks 229th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinita's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vinita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.4%.

Vinita is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ketchum (13.2% Native American/Other), and Pensacola (18.7% Native American/Other). Vinita is less Native American/Other than neighboring Big Cabin (19.5% Native American/Other), White Oak (22.7% Native American/Other), and Bluejacket (28.3% Native American/Other).

Vinita's Multiracial Population

551 residents of Vinita, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vinita is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Vinita ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinita's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Vinita's population has decreased from 17.3% to 10.4%.

Vinita is more Multiracial than neighboring White Oak (4.5% Multiracial), Ketchum (4.8% Multiracial), and Bluejacket (5.9% Multiracial). Vinita is less Multiracial than neighboring Big Cabin (18.5% Multiracial), and Pensacola (31.8% 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.