Zena, OK Demographics

A map of Zena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	246	123	87.9%	68.0%
Hispanic	18	7	6.4%	3.9%
Native American/Other	11	33	3.9%	18.2%
Multiracial	5	18	1.8%	9.9%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Zena, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 280, a dramatic increase from the 181 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.9% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 3.9% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zena has become considerably 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 Zena, that probability was 49.4% in 2020 and 22.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zena is ranked the 480th 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). Zena was ranked the 565th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zena's White Population

246 residents of Zena, or 87.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zena is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Zena ranks 400th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zena's White population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Zena's population has increased from 68.0% to 87.9%.

Zena is more White than neighboring Dennis (81.8% White), Jay (37.3% White), Grove (72.3% White), and Butler (10.7% White). Zena is less White than neighboring Drowning Creek (100% White).

Zena's Black Population

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

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

Zena is less Black than neighboring Jay (0.3% Black), and Grove (0.8% Black).

Zena's Asian Population

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

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

Zena is less Asian than neighboring Jay (1.7% Asian), and Grove (0.3% Asian).

Zena's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Zena, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zena is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Zena ranks 513th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 157.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Zena's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.4%.

Zena is more Hispanic than neighboring Dennis (0% Hispanic), Drowning Creek (0% Hispanic), Grove (5.9% Hispanic), and Butler (0% Hispanic). Zena is less Hispanic than neighboring Jay (7.6% Hispanic).

Zena's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Zena, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Zena is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Zena ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zena's population has decreased from 18.2% to 3.9%.

Zena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dennis (2.8% Native American/Other), and Drowning Creek (0% Native American/Other). Zena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jay (35.1% Native American/Other), Grove (10.7% Native American/Other), and Butler (89.3% Native American/Other).

Zena's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Zena, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zena is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Zena ranks 397th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Zena's population has decreased from 9.9% to 1.8%.

Zena is more Multiracial than neighboring Drowning Creek (0% Multiracial), and Butler (0% Multiracial). Zena is less Multiracial than neighboring Dennis (15.4% Multiracial), Jay (17.9% Multiracial), and Grove (10% 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.