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Drowning Creek

Oklahoma · 174 residents · 0.888 sq mi
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Drowning Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,976. Population has fallen 29% since 2019, a loss of 70 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $31,600. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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

174
−29%since 2019
from 244 in 2019
2010 – 2024
196 / sq mi
−29%since 2019
from 275 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
59.8
+1%since 2019
from 59.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
53105157209261201020202024Drowning Creek
202470
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,976
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $30,461 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
$19,105
+38%since 2019
from $13,827 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
25.5%
−26.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade59.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance40.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical40.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$31,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $30,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
84.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 82.9% in 2019
16.0% rent
1.0
−4%since 2019
from 1.0 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.6%(38)
Diversity Score32.9%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.4%(39)
Diversity Score47.7%(83)
48
+45%since 2019
from 33 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
13.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

57.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
43.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
20.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Drowning Creek, Oklahoma?

Drowning Creek, Oklahoma has about 174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drowning Creek, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Drowning Creek, Oklahoma earns about $32,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drowning Creek, Oklahoma expensive?

In Drowning Creek, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $31,600.

How educated are people in Drowning Creek, Oklahoma?

About 6.1% 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 25.5% of people in Drowning Creek, 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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