Chewey, OK Demographics
A map of Chewey's Population by Race
Chewey, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 642, a large increase from the 548 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.9% White, 22.9% Native American/Other, 17.8% Black, 8.7% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, and 2.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chewey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Chewey has become considerably 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 Chewey, that probability was 60.6% in 2020 and 71.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Chewey is ranked the 316th 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). Chewey was ranked the 329th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Chewey's White Population
282 residents of Chewey, or 43.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chewey is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Chewey ranks 653rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chewey's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Chewey's population has decreased from 54.6% to 43.9%.
Chewey is more White than neighboring Dripping Springs (24.1% White), Kansas (39.8% White), and Oaks (20% White). Chewey is less White than neighboring Flint Creek (56.5% White), and Twin Oaks (46.8% White).
Chewey's Black Population
114 residents of Chewey, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chewey is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Chewey ranks 229th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chewey's Black population has grown by an estimated 1325.0%. Black residents' share of Chewey's population has increased from 1.5% to 17.8%.
Chewey is more Black than neighboring Flint Creek (0% Black), Dripping Springs (0% Black), Kansas (0% Black), Oaks (4.7% Black), and Twin Oaks (0% Black).
Chewey's Asian Population
13 residents of Chewey, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chewey is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Chewey ranks 207th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chewey's Asian population has grown by an estimated 333.3%. Asian residents' share of Chewey's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.0%.
Chewey is more Asian than neighboring Flint Creek (0% Asian), Dripping Springs (0% Asian), Kansas (0% Asian), and Oaks (1.7% Asian). Chewey is less Asian than neighboring Twin Oaks (5% Asian).
Chewey's Hispanic Population
30 residents of Chewey, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chewey is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Chewey ranks 481st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chewey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Chewey's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.7%.
Chewey is more Hispanic than neighboring Dripping Springs (0% Hispanic), Kansas (0.3% Hispanic), Oaks (1.7% Hispanic), and Twin Oaks (0% Hispanic). Chewey is less Hispanic than neighboring Flint Creek (13.9% Hispanic).
Chewey's Native American/Other Population
147 residents of Chewey, or 22.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chewey is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Chewey ranks 113th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chewey's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chewey's population has decreased from 28.8% to 22.9%.
Chewey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Flint Creek (17.4% Native American/Other). Chewey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dripping Springs (42.6% Native American/Other), Kansas (51.9% Native American/Other), Oaks (61.7% Native American/Other), and Twin Oaks (35.3% Native American/Other).
Chewey's Multiracial Population
56 residents of Chewey, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chewey is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Chewey ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chewey's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Chewey's population has decreased from 10.4% to 8.7%.
Chewey is more Multiracial than neighboring Kansas (8% Multiracial). Chewey is less Multiracial than neighboring Flint Creek (12.3% Multiracial), Dripping Springs (33.3% Multiracial), Oaks (10.2% Multiracial), and Twin Oaks (12.9% 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.