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Akins

Oklahoma · 450 residents · 13.598 sq mi
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Akins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,700. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
450
Unchangedsince 2000
from 449 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.9
+55%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3694765846917982000201020202024Akins
2024450
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,449
+170%since 2000
from $11,996 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+13%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.6%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−58.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+81%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(312)
Black1.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68%(306)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other29.3%(132)
Diversity Score56.4%(254)
Diversity Score
56
+481%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+85%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.1%
+30.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
48.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2017
from 49.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akins, Oklahoma?

Akins, Oklahoma has about 450 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akins, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Akins, Oklahoma earns about $31,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akins, Oklahoma expensive?

In Akins, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $117,700.

How educated are people in Akins, Oklahoma?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Akins, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akins, Oklahoma?

About 7.8% of people in Akins, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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