Delaware, OK Demographics

A map of Delaware's Population by Race

Delaware, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 301, a large increase from the 267 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.1% White, 20.3% Native American/Other, 15.0% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Delaware, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Delaware has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Delaware, that probability was 58.8% in 2020 and 56.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Delaware is ranked the 462nd 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). Delaware was ranked the 486th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Delaware's White Population

184 residents of Delaware, or 61.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Delaware is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Delaware ranks 613th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delaware's White population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. White residents' share of Delaware's population has increased from 57.7% to 61.1%.

Delaware is more White than neighboring Lenapah (49.6% White), and South Coffeyville (58.3% White). Delaware is less White than neighboring Nowata (63.8% White), Watova (62.9% White), and Wann (72.4% White).

Delaware's Black Population

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

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

Delaware is less Black than neighboring Lenapah (7.2% Black), Nowata (3.2% Black), and South Coffeyville (0.6% Black).

Delaware's Asian Population

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

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

Delaware is less Asian than neighboring Nowata (0.8% Asian), and South Coffeyville (0.1% Asian).

Delaware's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Delaware, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Delaware is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Delaware ranks 643rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delaware's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Delaware's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.7%.

Delaware is more Hispanic than neighboring Lenapah (2.5% Hispanic), and Watova (0% Hispanic). Delaware is less Hispanic than neighboring Nowata (4.9% Hispanic), Wann (5.7% Hispanic), and South Coffeyville (3.9% Hispanic).

Delaware's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Delaware, or 20.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Delaware is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Delaware ranks 221st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delaware's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Delaware's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.3%.

Delaware is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lenapah (15.6% Native American/Other), Nowata (15.2% Native American/Other), Watova (8.6% Native American/Other), Wann (5.7% Native American/Other), and South Coffeyville (19.7% Native American/Other).

Delaware's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Delaware, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Delaware is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Delaware ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delaware's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Delaware's population has decreased from 19.9% to 15.0%.

Delaware is more Multiracial than neighboring Nowata (12% Multiracial). Delaware is less Multiracial than neighboring Lenapah (25% Multiracial), Watova (28.6% Multiracial), Wann (16.1% Multiracial), and South Coffeyville (17.3% 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.