Sallisaw, OK Demographics

A map of Sallisaw's Population by Race

Sallisaw, Oklahoma had a population of 8,510 in 2020. It was 54.1% White, 1.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 6.7% Hispanic, 23.9% Native American/Other, and 13.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sallisaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Sallisaw is the 51st 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).

Sallisaw's White Population

4,604 residents of Sallisaw identify as White, or 54.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Sallisaw slightly less than the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Sallisaw is ranked #658 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sallisaw is more White than neighboring Dwight Mission (36.8% White), Pinhook Corner (36% White), and Hanson (51.7% White). Sallisaw is less White than neighboring Badger Lee (66.7% White), and Brent (60.8% White).

Sallisaw's Black Population

116 residents of Sallisaw identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sallisaw slightly less than the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Sallisaw is ranked #230 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sallisaw is more Black than neighboring Brent (1.3% Black), Pinhook Corner (0% Black), and Hanson (0% Black). Sallisaw is less Black than neighboring Badger Lee (1.6% Black), and Dwight Mission (2.6% Black).

Sallisaw's Asian Population

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

Sallisaw is more Asian than neighboring Badger Lee (0% Asian), and Pinhook Corner (0% Asian). Sallisaw is less Asian than neighboring Brent (0.9% Asian), Dwight Mission (9.2% Asian), and Hanson (1.7% Asian).

Sallisaw's Hispanic Population

570 residents of Sallisaw identify as Hispanic, or 6.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sallisaw slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Sallisaw is ranked #281 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sallisaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Badger Lee (4.8% Hispanic), Brent (1.8% Hispanic), Dwight Mission (3.9% Hispanic), Pinhook Corner (5.8% Hispanic), and Hanson (3.4% Hispanic).

Sallisaw's Native American/Other Population

2,030 residents of Sallisaw identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 23.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sallisaw larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Sallisaw is ranked #161 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sallisaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Badger Lee (14.3% Native American/Other), Brent (22.4% Native American/Other), and Hanson (20.7% Native American/Other). Sallisaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dwight Mission (32.9% Native American/Other), and Pinhook Corner (45.3% Native American/Other).

Sallisaw's Multiracial Population

1,119 residents of Sallisaw identify as Multiracial, or 13.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sallisaw roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Sallisaw is ranked #187 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sallisaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Badger Lee (12.7% Multiracial), Brent (12.8% Multiracial), and Pinhook Corner (12.9% Multiracial). Sallisaw is less Multiracial than neighboring Dwight Mission (14.5% Multiracial), and Hanson (22.4% Multiracial).

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