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Cole

Oklahoma · 624 residents · 14.982 sq mi
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Cole has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,542. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 20% 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 $158,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
624
+32%since 2000
from 473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+16%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2854496147789421990201020202024Cole
2024848
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,542
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,588 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,046
+73%since 2000
from $14,474 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
9.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+63%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(420)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(497)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.5%(103)
Diversity Score45.7%(285)
Diversity Score
46
+485%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cole, Oklahoma?

Cole, Oklahoma has about 624 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cole, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Cole, Oklahoma earns about $63,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cole, Oklahoma expensive?

In Cole, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $158,700, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Cole, Oklahoma?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cole, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cole, Oklahoma?

About 4.6% of people in Cole, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cole, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Cole, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 284 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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

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