Nash, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 218, Nash'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

Nash is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Grant County. The total population is 218. It ranks as the 534th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nash is 54.9 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 9.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nash is $43,929. This is 32% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.2%. This is 64% 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 17.1%. This is 242% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $76,900. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Nash is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nash has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% 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 87.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nash, 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.