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Colbert

Oklahoma · 1,027 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 $45,087. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,027
−4%since 2000
from 1,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
755 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+18%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9541K1K2K2K1990201020202024Colbert
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,087
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,304 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,417
+104%since 2000
from $12,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−1%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score42%(447)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(727)
Black8.7%(89)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.8%(162)
Diversity Score58.8%(604)
Diversity Score
59
+40%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−54.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colbert, Oklahoma?

Colbert, Oklahoma has about 1,027 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colbert, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Colbert, Oklahoma earns about $45,087 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 $64,000, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Colbert, Oklahoma?

About 16.5% 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 17.4% of people in Colbert, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colbert, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Colbert, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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