Oilton, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 921, Oilton'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

Oilton is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Creek County. The total population is 921. It ranks as the 252nd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oilton is 32.6 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 28.9% of the population under 18, Oilton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oilton is $30,982. This is 52% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 62% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.2%. This is 123% 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 4.9%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $82,400. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Oilton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oilton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 88.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oilton, 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.