Wainwright, OK Demographics

A map of Wainwright's Population by Race

Wainwright, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 103, a large increase from the 93 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 13.6% Multiracial, 8.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wainwright, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wainwright is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Wainwright, that probability was 37.4% in 2020 and 37.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wainwright is ranked the 665th 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). Wainwright was ranked the 684th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wainwright's White Population

80 residents of Wainwright, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wainwright is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Wainwright ranks 190th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wainwright's White population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Wainwright's population has remained roughly unchanged at 77.7%.

Wainwright is more White than neighboring Oktaha (67.6% White), Boynton (39.5% White), Rentiesville (23.8% White), and Checotah (51.1% White). Wainwright is less White than neighboring Council Hill (78% White).

Wainwright's Black Population

0 residents of Wainwright, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wainwright is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Wainwright ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

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

Wainwright is less Black than neighboring Oktaha (1.3% Black), Boynton (39.5% Black), Rentiesville (58.1% Black), and Checotah (4.5% Black).

Wainwright's Asian Population

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

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

Wainwright is less Asian than neighboring Oktaha (0.7% Asian), and Checotah (5.2% Asian).

Wainwright's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Wainwright, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wainwright is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Wainwright ranks 782nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wainwright's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wainwright's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Wainwright is less Hispanic than neighboring Oktaha (4.9% Hispanic), Boynton (6.1% Hispanic), and Checotah (6.4% Hispanic).

Wainwright's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Wainwright, or 8.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wainwright is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Wainwright ranks 319th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wainwright's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wainwright's population has decreased from 15.1% to 8.7%.

Wainwright is more Native American/Other than neighboring Boynton (5.3% Native American/Other), and Rentiesville (7.6% Native American/Other). Wainwright is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oktaha (18% Native American/Other), Council Hill (17.6% Native American/Other), and Checotah (16.2% Native American/Other).

Wainwright's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Wainwright, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wainwright is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Wainwright ranks 649th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wainwright's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Wainwright's population has increased from 6.5% to 13.6%.

Wainwright is more Multiracial than neighboring Oktaha (7.5% Multiracial), Boynton (9.6% Multiracial), Council Hill (4.4% Multiracial), and Rentiesville (10.5% Multiracial). Wainwright is less Multiracial than neighboring Checotah (16.6% 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.