Purcell, OK Demographics

A map of Purcell's Population by Race

Purcell, Oklahoma had a population of 6,651 in 2020. It was 66.0% White, 1.1% Black, 0.7% Asian, 16.6% Hispanic, 7.6% Native American/Other, and 8.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Purcell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Purcell is the 63rd 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).

Purcell's White Population

4,387 residents of Purcell identify as White, or 66.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Purcell slightly larger than the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Purcell is ranked #445 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Purcell is more White than neighboring Lexington (65.3% White), and Wayne (65% White). Purcell is less White than neighboring Slaughterville (76.8% White), Noble (77.5% White), and Washington (77.9% White).

Purcell's Black Population

75 residents of Purcell identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Purcell slightly less than the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Purcell is ranked #270 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Purcell is more Black than neighboring Slaughterville (0.7% Black), Noble (0.9% Black), and Washington (0.3% Black). Purcell is less Black than neighboring Lexington (1.4% Black), and Wayne (1.8% Black).

Purcell's Asian Population

45 residents of Purcell identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Purcell roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Purcell is ranked #157 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Purcell is more Asian than neighboring Lexington (0.1% Asian), Slaughterville (0% Asian), Noble (0.5% Asian), and Washington (0.4% Asian). Purcell is less Asian than neighboring Wayne (0.8% Asian).

Purcell's Hispanic Population

1,105 residents of Purcell identify as Hispanic, or 16.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Purcell roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Purcell is ranked #70 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Purcell is more Hispanic than neighboring Slaughterville (6.5% Hispanic), Noble (5.5% Hispanic), Wayne (5.6% Hispanic), and Washington (3.3% Hispanic). Purcell is less Hispanic than neighboring Lexington (18.8% Hispanic).

Purcell's Native American/Other Population

503 residents of Purcell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Purcell roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Purcell is ranked #524 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Purcell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lexington (6% Native American/Other), Slaughterville (6.6% Native American/Other), Noble (5.9% Native American/Other), and Washington (6.4% Native American/Other). Purcell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wayne (15.8% Native American/Other).

Purcell's Multiracial Population

536 residents of Purcell identify as Multiracial, or 8.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Purcell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Purcell is ranked #539 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Purcell is less Multiracial than neighboring Lexington (8.3% Multiracial), Slaughterville (9.4% Multiracial), Noble (9.7% Multiracial), Wayne (11% Multiracial), and Washington (11.7% Multiracial).

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