Sperling Best Places lists the population of 4073 for the 73054 Luther zip code, which includes the town and immediate surrounding area of rural residents.

Luther owes its existence to Charles Gasham "Gristmill" Jones who platted the land and sold it for a profit.

The town of Luther would be named after Charles Gasham "Gristmill" Jones's son from his first marriage.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45 square miles (120 km2), all land.

Like many towns between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Luther was bypassed by opening of the Turner Turnpike in 1953.