Wilburton, OK Demographics

A map of Wilburton's Population by Race

Wilburton, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 2,602, a large increase from the 2,285 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.6% White, 24.1% Native American/Other, 8.6% Multiracial, 5.6% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wilburton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wilburton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Wilburton, that probability was 57.1% in 2020 and 58.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wilburton is ranked the 132nd 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). Wilburton was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wilburton's White Population

1,526 residents of Wilburton, or 58.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilburton is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Wilburton ranks 539th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilburton's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of Wilburton's population has decreased from 61.5% to 58.6%.

Wilburton is less White than neighboring Panola (91.1% White), Gowen (78.9% White), Kinta (68.8% White), Quinton (72% White), and Red Oak (66.2% White).

Wilburton's Black Population

64 residents of Wilburton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wilburton is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Wilburton ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilburton's Black population has grown by an estimated 276.5%. Black residents' share of Wilburton's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.5%.

Wilburton is more Black than neighboring Gowen (0% Black), Kinta (0% Black), Quinton (1% Black), and Red Oak (0% Black). Wilburton is less Black than neighboring Panola (8.9% Black).

Wilburton's Asian Population

14 residents of Wilburton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wilburton is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Wilburton ranks 75th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilburton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Asian residents' share of Wilburton's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.5%.

Wilburton is more Asian than neighboring Panola (0% Asian), Gowen (0% Asian), Quinton (0% Asian), and Red Oak (0% Asian). Wilburton is less Asian than neighboring Kinta (1.7% Asian).

Wilburton's Hispanic Population

146 residents of Wilburton, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilburton is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Wilburton ranks 304th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilburton's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Wilburton's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.6%.

Wilburton is more Hispanic than neighboring Panola (0% Hispanic), Gowen (0% Hispanic), and Kinta (3.7% Hispanic). Wilburton is less Hispanic than neighboring Quinton (6.2% Hispanic), and Red Oak (5.8% Hispanic).

Wilburton's Native American/Other Population

627 residents of Wilburton, or 24.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wilburton is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilburton ranks 251st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilburton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilburton's population has increased from 18.2% to 24.1%.

Wilburton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Panola (0% Native American/Other), Gowen (12.9% Native American/Other), Kinta (16.6% Native American/Other), and Quinton (3.1% Native American/Other). Wilburton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Red Oak (24.7% Native American/Other).

Wilburton's Multiracial Population

225 residents of Wilburton, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilburton is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Wilburton ranks 285th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilburton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilburton's population has decreased from 11.6% to 8.6%.

Wilburton is more Multiracial than neighboring Panola (0% Multiracial), Gowen (8.2% Multiracial), and Red Oak (3.3% Multiracial). Wilburton is less Multiracial than neighboring Kinta (9.2% Multiracial), and Quinton (17.6% 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.