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Arkoma

Oklahoma · 1,989 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 $26,563. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,600. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,989
−9%since 2000
from 2,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
573 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+10%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Arkoma
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,563
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,718 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,373
−1%since 2000
from $13,467 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+48%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,653)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(66)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other11.2%(222)
Diversity Score33.8%(672)
Diversity Score
34
+391%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkoma, Oklahoma?

Arkoma, Oklahoma has about 1,989 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arkoma, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Arkoma, Oklahoma earns about $26,563 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 $74,600, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Arkoma, Oklahoma?

About 9.2% 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 28.1% 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 404 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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