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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Arkoma

Oklahoma · 2,393 residents · 3.474 sq mi
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Arkoma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,393
+10%vs 2000
vs 2,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
689 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−13%vs 2000
vs 38.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Arkoma
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,125
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,718 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,908
−41%vs 2000
vs $13,467 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$287
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $345 in 2000
US average: $450
65.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.5% in 2000
34.6% rent
2.2
+16%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,933)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(40)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(150)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,249)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other5.2%(125)
Diversity Score16.1%(384)
16
+133%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.3%
−13.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Arkoma, Oklahoma?

Arkoma, Oklahoma has about 2,393 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Arkoma, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Arkoma, Oklahoma earns about $17,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arkoma, Oklahoma expensive?

In Arkoma, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $37,700, and the typical rent is about $287 a month.

How educated are people in Arkoma, Oklahoma?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Arkoma, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arkoma, Oklahoma?

About 20.4% of people in Arkoma, 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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