Elk City, OK Demographics

A map of Elk City's Population by Race

Elk City, Oklahoma had a population of 11,561 in 2020. It was 73.0% White, 2.5% Black, 0.8% Asian, 14.0% Hispanic, 3.3% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elk City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Elk City is the 40th most populous. 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).

Elk City's White Population

8,442 residents of Elk City identify as White, or 73.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Elk City larger than the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Elk City is ranked #275 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elk City is more White than neighboring Sayre (64.8% White), and Hammon (58.2% White). Elk City is less White than neighboring Canute (80.6% White), Carter (84.2% White), and Burns Flat (75.1% White).

Elk City's Black Population

284 residents of Elk City identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elk City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Elk City is ranked #161 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elk City is more Black than neighboring Canute (0.4% Black), Carter (1.1% Black), Hammon (0.2% Black), and Burns Flat (1.7% Black). Elk City is less Black than neighboring Sayre (16.9% Black).

Elk City's Asian Population

92 residents of Elk City identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elk City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Elk City is ranked #135 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elk City is more Asian than neighboring Canute (0.2% Asian), Sayre (0.4% Asian), Hammon (0% Asian), and Burns Flat (0.5% Asian). Elk City is less Asian than neighboring Carter (1.1% Asian).

Elk City's Hispanic Population

1,620 residents of Elk City identify as Hispanic, or 14.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elk City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Elk City is ranked #92 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elk City is more Hispanic than neighboring Canute (10.3% Hispanic), Carter (11.5% Hispanic), Sayre (8.8% Hispanic), Hammon (12.3% Hispanic), and Burns Flat (11.7% Hispanic).

Elk City's Native American/Other Population

380 residents of Elk City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elk City slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Elk City is ranked #687 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elk City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Canute (2% Native American/Other), and Carter (0% Native American/Other). Elk City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sayre (5.9% Native American/Other), and Hammon (17.1% Native American/Other).

Elk City's Multiracial Population

743 residents of Elk City identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elk City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Elk City is ranked #652 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elk City is more Multiracial than neighboring Carter (2.2% Multiracial), and Sayre (3.2% Multiracial). Elk City is less Multiracial than neighboring Canute (6.5% Multiracial), Hammon (12.1% Multiracial), and Burns Flat (7.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.