Velma, OK Demographics

A map of Velma's Population by Race

Velma, Oklahoma had a population of 554 in 2020. It was 79.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, 4.3% Native American/Other, and 11.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Velma, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Velma is the 328th 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).

Velma's White Population

442 residents of Velma identify as White, or 79.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Velma larger than the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Velma is ranked #134 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Velma is more White than neighboring Ratliff City (73.4% White), Fox (79.3% White), and Tatums (9% White). Velma is less White than neighboring Loco (81.8% White), and Bray (82.8% White).

Velma's Black Population

0 residents of Velma identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Velma slightly less than the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Velma is ranked #532 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Velma is less Black than neighboring Ratliff City (10.9% Black), Tatums (90.1% Black), and Bray (0.3% Black).

Velma's Asian Population

0 residents of Velma identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Velma roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Velma is ranked #428 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Velma is less Asian than neighboring Fox (2.2% Asian), and Bray (0.4% Asian).

Velma's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Velma identify as Hispanic, or 4.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Velma slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Velma is ranked #466 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Velma is more Hispanic than neighboring Ratliff City (1.6% Hispanic), Tatums (0.9% Hispanic), and Bray (4% Hispanic). Velma is less Hispanic than neighboring Loco (8.1% Hispanic), and Fox (7.6% Hispanic).

Velma's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Velma identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Velma roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Velma is ranked #646 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Velma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loco (1% Native American/Other), Ratliff City (1.6% Native American/Other), and Tatums (0% Native American/Other). Velma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bray (5.4% Native American/Other).

Velma's Multiracial Population

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

Velma is more Multiracial than neighboring Loco (9.1% Multiracial), Fox (6.5% Multiracial), Tatums (0% Multiracial), and Bray (7.1% Multiracial). Velma is less Multiracial than neighboring Ratliff City (12.5% Multiracial).

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