Disney, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 182, Disney's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Disney is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Mayes County. The total population is 182. It ranks as the 563rd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Disney is 53.5 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 11.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Disney is $46,875. This is 28% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.4%. This is 72% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $160,400. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $199,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Disney is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Disney, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.