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Central High

Oklahoma · 1,229 residents (2025 est.) · 52.902 sq mi
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Central High has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,435. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $211,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,489
+56%since 2000
from 954 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
−7%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,229 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
8921K1K1K2K2000201020202024Central High
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,435
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,628
+90%since 2000
from $16,679 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+8%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,200
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,109
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.2%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+64%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(871)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(1,246)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(84)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other10.6%(158)
Diversity Score35.7%(531)
Diversity Score
36
+446%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
3.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 75.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central High, Oklahoma?

Central High, Oklahoma has about 1,489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central High, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Central High, Oklahoma earns about $75,435 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central High, Oklahoma expensive?

In Central High, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $211,200, and the typical rent is about $1,109 a month.

How educated are people in Central High, Oklahoma?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Central High, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central High, Oklahoma?

About 9.9% of people in Central High, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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