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Arnett

Oklahoma · 483 residents (2025 est.) · 0.516 sq mi
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Arnett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,500. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
525
+1%since 2000
from 520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,017 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
−1%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:483 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4845185525856191990201020202024Arnett
2024525
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,688
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,618 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,762
+84%since 2000
from $14,512 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+14%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing9.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
29.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+32%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(500)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(432)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(47)
Diversity Score38.4%(202)
Diversity Score
38
+783%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.8%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arnett, Oklahoma?

Arnett, Oklahoma has about 525 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arnett, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Arnett, Oklahoma earns about $54,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arnett, Oklahoma expensive?

In Arnett, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $81,500, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Arnett, Oklahoma?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Arnett, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arnett, Oklahoma?

About 24.0% of people in Arnett, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arnett, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Arnett, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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