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Carnegie

Oklahoma · 1,430 residents · 1.333 sq mi
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Carnegie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,896. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $56,000. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,430
−13%since 2000
from 1,637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,073 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+5%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Carnegie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,896
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,987 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,251
+63%since 2000
from $12,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+1%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(1,020)
Black1.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(201)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.2%(610)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(764)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(241)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.1%(445)
Diversity Score75.3%(1,077)
Diversity Score
75
+102%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.9%
−47.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carnegie, Oklahoma?

Carnegie, Oklahoma has about 1,430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carnegie, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Carnegie, Oklahoma earns about $34,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carnegie, Oklahoma expensive?

In Carnegie, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $56,000, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Carnegie, Oklahoma?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Carnegie, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carnegie, Oklahoma?

About 28.9% of people in Carnegie, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carnegie, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Carnegie, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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