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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arkoma

Oklahoma · 2,180 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 $23,718. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,000. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,180
−9%since 1990
from 2,393 in 1990
1990 – 2025
628 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 689 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+15%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Arkoma
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,718
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,467
+70%since 1990
from $7,908 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$345
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
64.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
35.5% rent
1.9
−14%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,249)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score16.1%(384)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,933)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(40)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score6.9%(150)
7
−57%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.0%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 50.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−23%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkoma, Oklahoma?

Arkoma, Oklahoma has about 2,180 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arkoma, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Arkoma, Oklahoma earns about $23,718 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Arkoma, Oklahoma?

About 8.1% 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 20.1% of people in Arkoma, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arkoma, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Arkoma, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 213 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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