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Chewey

Oklahoma · 548 residents · 25.74 sq mi
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Chewey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,643. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 413 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,100. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
548
+306%since 2000
from 135 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
+306%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+27%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
81813545277002000201020202024Chewey
2024642
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,643
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,744
+67%since 2000
from $11,201 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
8.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+29%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(299)
Black1.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(23)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other54.9%(301)
Diversity Score68.8%(377)
Diversity Score
69
+1195%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
−29%since 2000
from 35.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−21.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.8%
−20.9 ptssince 2013
from 47.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chewey, Oklahoma?

Chewey, Oklahoma has about 548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chewey, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Chewey, Oklahoma earns about $39,643 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 $116,100.

How educated are people in Chewey, Oklahoma?

About 9.8% 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 29.1% of people in Chewey, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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