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Colbert

Oklahoma · 1,140 residents · 1.36 sq mi
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Colbert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,900. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,140
+7%since 2000
from 1,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.9
+13%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.6%(53)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.9%(79)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.1%(70)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.4%(73)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.4%(62)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.1%(115)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.2%(139)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413%(148)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.6%(155)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7410.4%(119)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.5%(86)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.6%(41)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,464
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,304 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,868
+19%since 2000
from $12,447 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.6%
−44.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(768)
Black17.2%(183)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(786)
Black12.5%(142)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(56)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other22.3%(254)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(13)
Ancestry
American33%(535)
Irish8.8%(143)
German6.2%(101)
Scottish4.1%(66)
English3.5%(57)
Dutch2%(32)
West Indian1.3%(21)
French1.1%(18)
Polish0.8%(13)
Russian0.7%(11)
Swedish0.5%(8)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41.6%(222)
Married42.9%(229)
Widowed1.9%(10)
Divorced13.7%(73)
Women 15+
Never married25.4%(137)
Married42.3%(228)
Widowed16.3%(88)
Divorced16%(86)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colbert, Oklahoma?

Colbert, Oklahoma has about 1,140 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colbert, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Colbert, Oklahoma earns about $34,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colbert, Oklahoma expensive?

In Colbert, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Colbert, Oklahoma?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Colbert, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colbert, Oklahoma?

About 17.2% of people in Colbert, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colbert, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Colbert, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 97 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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