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Akins

Oklahoma · 405 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 $24,813. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,500. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
405
−10%since 2000
from 449 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
30 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+35%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3694765846917982000201020202024Akins
2024450
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,813
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,647
+89%since 2000
from $11,996 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+71%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.2%(98)
Diversity Score51.5%(209)
Diversity Score
51
+431%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akins, Oklahoma?

Akins, Oklahoma has about 405 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akins, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Akins, Oklahoma earns about $24,813 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 $86,500.

How educated are people in Akins, Oklahoma?

About 13.3% 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 13.6% 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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