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Cookson

Oklahoma · 921 residents · 12.872 sq mi
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Cookson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,983. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $110,700. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

921
−1%since 2023
from 928 in 2023
2020 – 2024
72 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 72 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
57.3
+1%since 2023
from 57.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
7998809611K1K20202024Cookson
2024921
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,983
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$33,393
+6%since 2023
from $31,388 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.358
+13%since 2023
from 0.318 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$110,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$830
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $797 in 2023
US average: $1,442
94.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
5.1% rent
35.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
6.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
38.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.2
+25%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(707)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.8%(221)
Diversity Score45.4%(421)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(680)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.2%(241)
Diversity Score48.3%(445)
48
+6%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
20.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.0 min
+7%since 2023
from 34.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
46.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
39.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
12.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
9.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
47.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
35.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
53.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
15.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
30.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
75.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cookson, Oklahoma?

Cookson, Oklahoma has about 921 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cookson, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Cookson, Oklahoma earns about $49,983 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cookson, Oklahoma expensive?

In Cookson, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $110,700, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Cookson, Oklahoma?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cookson, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cookson, Oklahoma?

About 6.6% of people in Cookson, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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