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Arnett

Oklahoma · 495 residents · 0.516 sq mi
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Arnett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,962. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,300. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
495
−5%since 2000
from 520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
959 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−11%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4845185525856191990201020202024Arnett
2024525
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,962
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,618 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,637
+56%since 2000
from $14,512 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+76%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(409)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(42)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.1%(10)
Diversity Score27.8%(137)
Diversity Score
28
+537%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+152%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arnett, Oklahoma?

Arnett, Oklahoma has about 495 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arnett, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Arnett, Oklahoma earns about $35,962 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Arnett, Oklahoma?

About 22.1% 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 20.9% 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 56 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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