Pawhuska, OK Demographics

A map of Pawhuska's Population by Race

Pawhuska, Oklahoma had a population of 2,984 in 2020. It was 49.6% White, 2.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, 5.6% Hispanic, 30.3% Native American/Other, and 11.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pawhuska, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pawhuska is the 112th 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).

Pawhuska's White Population

1,481 residents of Pawhuska identify as White, or 49.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Pawhuska slightly less than the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pawhuska is ranked #699 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pawhuska is more White than neighboring Nelagoney (40.8% White). Pawhuska is less White than neighboring Pershing (57.1% White), Wynona (70.5% White), Barnsdall (63.8% White), and Hominy (51.2% White).

Pawhuska's Black Population

81 residents of Pawhuska identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pawhuska roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pawhuska is ranked #157 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pawhuska is more Black than neighboring Nelagoney (0% Black), Pershing (0% Black), Wynona (0.8% Black), and Barnsdall (0.3% Black). Pawhuska is less Black than neighboring Hominy (14.1% Black).

Pawhuska's Asian Population

6 residents of Pawhuska identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pawhuska roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pawhuska is ranked #347 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pawhuska is more Asian than neighboring Nelagoney (0% Asian), and Pershing (0% Asian). Pawhuska is less Asian than neighboring Wynona (0.3% Asian).

Pawhuska's Hispanic Population

167 residents of Pawhuska identify as Hispanic, or 5.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pawhuska slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pawhuska is ranked #357 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pawhuska is more Hispanic than neighboring Nelagoney (1.4% Hispanic), Pershing (0% Hispanic), Wynona (2.4% Hispanic), Barnsdall (1.7% Hispanic), and Hominy (5.4% Hispanic).

Pawhuska's Native American/Other Population

904 residents of Pawhuska identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 30.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pawhuska considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pawhuska is ranked #99 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pawhuska is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pershing (26.2% Native American/Other), Wynona (13.8% Native American/Other), Barnsdall (20.1% Native American/Other), and Hominy (19.7% Native American/Other). Pawhuska is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nelagoney (39.4% Native American/Other).

Pawhuska's Multiracial Population

345 residents of Pawhuska identify as Multiracial, or 11.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pawhuska roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pawhuska is ranked #284 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pawhuska is more Multiracial than neighboring Hominy (9.3% Multiracial). Pawhuska is less Multiracial than neighboring Nelagoney (18.3% Multiracial), Pershing (16.7% Multiracial), Wynona (12.2% Multiracial), and Barnsdall (13.8% Multiracial).

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