Oklaunion, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 132, Oklaunion'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

Oklaunion is a small community located in Texas, within Wilbarger County. The total population is 132. It ranks as the 1626th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oklaunion is 62.4 years. This is 75% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 24.2%. This is 76% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. 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 15.0%. This is 185% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $104,500. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $283,800. 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oklaunion is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.1%.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 64.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oklaunion, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.