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Chewey

Oklahoma · 642 residents · 25.74 sq mi
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Chewey has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,313. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 507 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,000. At a median age of 22.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
642
+376%since 2000
from 135 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
25 / sq mi
+376%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
22.6
−32%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
81813545277002000201020202024Chewey
2024642
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,313
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,583
+93%since 2000
from $11,201 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.233
−27%since 2010
from 0.318 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−34%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(282)
Black17.8%(114)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(30)
Asian2%(13)
Other31.6%(203)
Diversity Score84.1%(540)
Diversity Score
84
+1482%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−44%since 2000
from 35.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.1%
+33.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.5%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
29.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2013
from 47.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.4%
+44.7 ptssince 2017
from 31.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2016
from 78.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chewey, Oklahoma?

Chewey, Oklahoma has about 642 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chewey, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Chewey, Oklahoma earns about $83,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chewey, Oklahoma expensive?

In Chewey, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $125,000.

How educated are people in Chewey, Oklahoma?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chewey, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chewey, Oklahoma?

About 40.3% of people in Chewey, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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