Tahlequah, OK population by race
The table below shows Tahlequah's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,960 | 48.57% |
| Black or African American | 385 | 2.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,920 | 30.02% |
| Asian | 185 | 1.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 321 | 1.96% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,618 | 15.97% |
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Tahlequah population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Tahlequah has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Tahlequah's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Tahlequah population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 48.57% are white, 2.35% are Black or African American, 30.02% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.13% are Asian, 1.96% are some other race and 15.97% are multiracial.
Tahlequah 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Tahlequah is White with a population of 7,960 (48.57% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,618 (15.97% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Tahlequah, OK
By ethnicity, 1,461 (8.91% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 14,928 (91.09% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Tahlequah, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,454 (49.93% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Tahlequah, OK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Tahlequah's Non-Hispanic population.
Tahlequah Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 7,454 | 49.93% |
| Black or African American alone | 361 | 2.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 4,681 | 31.36% |
| Asian alone | 158 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 18 | 0.12% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,256 | 15.11% |
Among the Hispanic population in Tahlequah, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,125 (77% of the total Hispanic population).
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Tahlequah, OK Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Tahlequah's Hispanic population.
Tahlequah Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,125 | 77.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 102 | 6.98% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 234 | 16.02% |
Things to know
What percentage of Tahlequah, OK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.91% of Tahlequah population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Tahlequah, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,125 (77% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Tahlequah, OK have?
Tahlequah, OK has 385 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.35% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Tahlequah is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Tahlequah, OK?
With 91.09% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Tahlequah.
That being said, with a 30.02% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Tahlequah.
What is the majority race in Tahlequah, OK?
With a population of 7,960 (48.57% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Tahlequah.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Tahlequah, with 30.02% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
