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Cherry Tree

Oklahoma · 585 residents · 11.506 sq mi
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Cherry Tree has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,000. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 617 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $114,100. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
585
−51%since 2000
from 1,202 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+20%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5097389671K1K2000201020202024Cherry Tree
2024585
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,454
+141%since 2000
from $8,895 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−12%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(208)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.2%(350)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other79%(462)
Diversity Score43.6%(255)
Diversity Score
44
+49%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−5%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% 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
1.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2013
from 65.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.4%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 45.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2016
from 71.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 9.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherry Tree, Oklahoma?

Cherry Tree, Oklahoma has about 585 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cherry Tree, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Cherry Tree, Oklahoma earns about $63,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherry Tree, Oklahoma expensive?

In Cherry Tree, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Cherry Tree, Oklahoma?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cherry Tree, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherry Tree, Oklahoma?

About 23.2% of people in Cherry Tree, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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