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Akins

Oklahoma · 493 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 $31,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,000. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
493
+10%since 2000
from 449 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+9%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3694765846917982000201020202024Akins
2024450
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,574
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,696
+48%since 2000
from $11,996 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Information21%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+35%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(356)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.7%(97)
Diversity Score43.5%(215)
Diversity Score
44
+349%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akins, Oklahoma?

Akins, Oklahoma has about 493 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akins, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Akins, Oklahoma earns about $31,574 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 $87,000, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Akins, Oklahoma?

About 11.7% 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 11.0% of people in Akins, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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