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Cookson

Oklahoma · 826 residents · 12.872 sq mi
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Cookson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,692. Population has fallen 20% since 2021, a loss of 205 residents. Median home value is $95,700. With a median age of 56.1, 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 56.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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

826
−20%vs 2021
vs 1,031 in 2021
2020 – 2024
64 / sq mi
−20%vs 2021
vs 80 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
56.1
−1%vs 2021
vs 56.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
7998809611K1K20202024Cookson
2024921
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,692
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $56,579 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$25,221
−9%vs 2021
vs $27,581 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
8.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$95,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $98,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
86.3%
−11.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.0% in 2021
13.7% rent
1.8
+5%vs 2021
vs 1.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(630)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other38.9%(401)
Diversity Score59.4%(613)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(472)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other48.1%(397)
Diversity Score65.3%(539)
65
+10%vs 2021
vs 59 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
13.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.4 min
−10%vs 2021
vs 33.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
56.8%
+4.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
15.8%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
54.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
20.4%
−5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.0% in 2021
52.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.0% in 2021
2.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
14.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cookson, Oklahoma?

Cookson, Oklahoma has about 826 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cookson, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Cookson, Oklahoma earns about $52,692 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 $95,700.

How educated are people in Cookson, Oklahoma?

About 33.0% 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 8.3% 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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