Weleetka, OK Demographics

A map of Weleetka's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	469	406	49.4%	50.4%
Native American/Other	248	237	26.1%	29.4%
Multiracial	139	88	14.6%	10.9%
Hispanic	52	22	5.5%	2.7%
Black	41	53	4.3%	6.6%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Weleetka, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 949, a large increase from the 806 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.4% White, 26.1% Native American/Other, 14.6% Multiracial, 5.5% Hispanic, 4.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Weleetka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Weleetka has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Weleetka, that probability was 64.3% in 2020 and 66.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Weleetka is ranked the 245th 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). Weleetka was ranked the 268th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Weleetka's White Population

469 residents of Weleetka, or 49.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Weleetka is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Weleetka ranks 693rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weleetka's White population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of Weleetka's population has decreased from 50.4% to 49.4%.

Weleetka is more White than neighboring Clearview (0% White), and Wetumka (46.7% White). Weleetka is less White than neighboring Bryant (100% White), Dustin (65.3% White), and Henryetta (65.5% White).

Weleetka's Black Population

41 residents of Weleetka, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Weleetka is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Weleetka ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weleetka's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Black residents' share of Weleetka's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.3%.

Weleetka is more Black than neighboring Bryant (0% Black), Dustin (0% Black), Wetumka (0.5% Black), and Henryetta (0.3% Black). Weleetka is less Black than neighboring Clearview (90% Black).

Weleetka's Asian Population

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

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

Weleetka's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Weleetka, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Weleetka is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Weleetka ranks 628th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weleetka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 136.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Weleetka's population has increased from 2.7% to 5.5%.

Weleetka is more Hispanic than neighboring Clearview (0% Hispanic), Bryant (0% Hispanic), Dustin (3.1% Hispanic), and Wetumka (1.8% Hispanic). Weleetka is less Hispanic than neighboring Henryetta (7.1% Hispanic).

Weleetka's Native American/Other Population

248 residents of Weleetka, or 26.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Weleetka is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Weleetka ranks 106th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weleetka's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Weleetka's population has decreased from 29.4% to 26.1%.

Weleetka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clearview (5% Native American/Other), Bryant (0% Native American/Other), and Henryetta (17.4% Native American/Other). Weleetka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dustin (28.6% Native American/Other), and Wetumka (47.6% Native American/Other).

Weleetka's Multiracial Population

139 residents of Weleetka, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Weleetka is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Weleetka ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weleetka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Weleetka's population has increased from 10.9% to 14.6%.

Weleetka is more Multiracial than neighboring Clearview (5% Multiracial), Bryant (0% Multiracial), Dustin (3.1% Multiracial), Wetumka (3.5% Multiracial), and Henryetta (9.7% 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.