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Chouteau

Oklahoma · 2,175 residents (2025 est.) · 3.361 sq mi
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Chouteau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $190,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,129
+10%since 2000
from 1,931 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
633 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+16%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,175 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chouteau
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,208
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,950 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,565
+123%since 2000
from $15,482 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+5%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+49%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(1,472)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(34)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(143)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(1,444)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(140)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other25.4%(540)
Diversity Score58.9%(1,254)
Diversity Score
59
+697%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chouteau, Oklahoma?

Chouteau, Oklahoma has about 2,129 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chouteau, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Chouteau, Oklahoma earns about $60,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chouteau, Oklahoma expensive?

In Chouteau, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $190,100, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Chouteau, Oklahoma?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chouteau, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chouteau, Oklahoma?

About 8.3% of people in Chouteau, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chouteau, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Chouteau, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 358 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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