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A town of 186, settled in 1898.
Fitzhugh’s median age is 59.5 years, above both Oklahoma’s towns (36.2 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 3 have a higher share of households owning their home than Fitzhugh. Fitzhugh has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 196 in 1990, 183 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1902 and a map from 1967 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fitzhugh, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Fitzhugh.
People 65 and older are 42% of residents (16% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (23% statewide). Fitzhugh has grown 2.2% since 2020, to 186 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Oklahoma.
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.2 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| Fitzhugh | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.1% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.6% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.1% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.1% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.1% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.2% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.2% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 32% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 14.1% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.6% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.1% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 3.4% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.1% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.7% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Fitzhugh for work: only 0% work in town. 22% of residents live below the poverty line in Fitzhugh, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Ada (17%), Roff (10%) and Ardmore (10%).
| Fitzhugh | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Fitzhugh has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Fitzhugh is 93°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Fitzhugh beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 44% of adults have high blood pressure in Fitzhugh. Only 7 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Fitzhugh.
| Fitzhugh | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 12% |
| What stands out | Fitzhugh | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.5% | 14.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 7.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
1 within 15 miles of the center of Fitzhugh
About 3 of every 100 Fitzhugh residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
Where Fitzhugh’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States
Fitzhugh is a town in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 183 at the 2020 census.
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Fitzhugh has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.