Tahlequah, OK Demographics

A map of Tahlequah's Population by Race

Tahlequah, Oklahoma had a population of 16,209 in 2020. It was 41.1% White, 1.8% Black, 1.3% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 31.4% Native American/Other, and 14.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tahlequah, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Tahlequah is the 32nd 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).

Tahlequah's White Population

6,660 residents of Tahlequah identify as White, or 41.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Tahlequah less than the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Tahlequah is ranked #763 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tahlequah is more White than neighboring Grandview (33% White), Park Hill (34.6% White), Briggs (33.2% White), and Gideon (38.4% White). Tahlequah is less White than neighboring Steely Hollow (42.5% White).

Tahlequah's Black Population

299 residents of Tahlequah identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tahlequah slightly less than the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Tahlequah is ranked #191 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tahlequah is more Black than neighboring Grandview (0.2% Black), Steely Hollow (0% Black), Briggs (0.1% Black), and Gideon (1.7% Black). Tahlequah is less Black than neighboring Park Hill (2.2% Black).

Tahlequah's Asian Population

211 residents of Tahlequah identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tahlequah roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Tahlequah is ranked #84 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tahlequah is more Asian than neighboring Grandview (0.4% Asian), Park Hill (0.1% Asian), Steely Hollow (0.3% Asian), Briggs (0% Asian), and Gideon (0% Asian).

Tahlequah's Hispanic Population

1,647 residents of Tahlequah identify as Hispanic, or 10.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tahlequah roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Tahlequah is ranked #155 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tahlequah is more Hispanic than neighboring Park Hill (6.9% Hispanic), Steely Hollow (4.1% Hispanic), and Gideon (3.5% Hispanic). Tahlequah is less Hispanic than neighboring Grandview (10.9% Hispanic).

Tahlequah's Native American/Other Population

5,095 residents of Tahlequah identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 31.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tahlequah considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Tahlequah is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tahlequah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grandview (42.4% Native American/Other), Park Hill (43.3% Native American/Other), Steely Hollow (37% Native American/Other), Briggs (44.7% Native American/Other), and Gideon (44.1% Native American/Other).

Tahlequah's Multiracial Population

2,297 residents of Tahlequah identify as Multiracial, or 14.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tahlequah roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Tahlequah is ranked #143 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tahlequah is more Multiracial than neighboring Grandview (13.1% Multiracial), Park Hill (12.9% Multiracial), Briggs (11.8% Multiracial), and Gideon (12.2% Multiracial). Tahlequah is less Multiracial than neighboring Steely Hollow (16.1% Multiracial).

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