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Drowning Creek

Oklahoma · 70 residents · 0.888 sq mi
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Population has fallen 48% since 2023, a loss of 65 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70
−48%since 2023
from 135 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
−48%since 2023
from 152 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.1
−19%since 2023
from 70.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
53105157209261201020202024Drowning Creek
202470
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,116
+13%since 2023
from $29,183 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+12%since 2023
from 0.323 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance44.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services44.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
74.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
74.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(14)
Diversity Score23.2%(31)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
+26.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
44.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
85.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
Female
14.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
51.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drowning Creek, Oklahoma?

Drowning Creek, Oklahoma has about 70 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Drowning Creek, Oklahoma?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Drowning Creek, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drowning Creek, Oklahoma?

About 18.6% of people in Drowning Creek, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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