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Arpelar

Oklahoma · 272 residents · 2.226 sq mi
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Arpelar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value has risen by half since 2011, reaching $126,600. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
+14%vs 2011
vs 239 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
122 / sq mi
+14%vs 2011
vs 107 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
−5%vs 2011
vs 45.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
230257285312339201020202024Arpelar
2024312
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $57,813 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,227
+6%vs 2011
vs $26,544 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.324 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,600
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $79,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−40.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.3% in 2011
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+39%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.9%(69)
Diversity Score51.3%(123)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(216)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other28.1%(77)
Diversity Score49.3%(134)
Diversity Score
49
−4%vs 2011
vs 51 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 23.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
+12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Female
50.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arpelar, Oklahoma?

Arpelar, Oklahoma has about 272 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arpelar, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Arpelar, Oklahoma earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arpelar, Oklahoma expensive?

In Arpelar, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $126,600.

How educated are people in Arpelar, Oklahoma?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Arpelar, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arpelar, Oklahoma?

About 8.7% of people in Arpelar, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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