Wister, OK Demographics

A map of Wister's Population by Race

Wister, Oklahoma had a population of 1,031 in 2020. It was 68.0% White, 0.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic, 16.8% Native American/Other, and 8.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wister, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Wister is the 219th 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).

Wister's White Population

701 residents of Wister identify as White, or 68.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Wister slightly larger than the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Wister is ranked #398 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wister is more White than neighboring Poteau (61.4% White), Heavener (44.8% White), and Hodgen (64.5% White). Wister is less White than neighboring Howe (69.9% White), and Fanshawe (68.5% White).

Wister's Black Population

2 residents of Wister identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wister slightly less than the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Wister is ranked #489 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wister is more Black than neighboring Heavener (0.1% Black). Wister is less Black than neighboring Howe (1% Black), Poteau (1.2% Black), Fanshawe (0.3% Black), and Hodgen (1.6% Black).

Wister's Asian Population

4 residents of Wister identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wister roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Wister is ranked #247 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wister is more Asian than neighboring Heavener (0.3% Asian), and Hodgen (0% Asian). Wister is less Asian than neighboring Howe (0.5% Asian), Poteau (0.9% Asian), and Fanshawe (2.2% Asian).

Wister's Hispanic Population

61 residents of Wister identify as Hispanic, or 5.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wister slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Wister is ranked #330 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wister is more Hispanic than neighboring Fanshawe (3.2% Hispanic), and Hodgen (1.6% Hispanic). Wister is less Hispanic than neighboring Howe (6.1% Hispanic), Poteau (13.4% Hispanic), and Heavener (36.9% Hispanic).

Wister's Native American/Other Population

173 residents of Wister identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 16.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wister slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Wister is ranked #276 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wister is more Native American/Other than neighboring Howe (14.2% Native American/Other), Poteau (13.3% Native American/Other), and Heavener (10.6% Native American/Other). Wister is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fanshawe (19.6% Native American/Other), and Hodgen (22.6% Native American/Other).

Wister's Multiracial Population

90 residents of Wister identify as Multiracial, or 8.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wister roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Wister is ranked #491 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wister is more Multiracial than neighboring Howe (8.3% Multiracial), Fanshawe (6.3% Multiracial), and Heavener (7.2% Multiracial). Wister is less Multiracial than neighboring Poteau (9.9% Multiracial), and Hodgen (9.7% Multiracial).

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