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Durant

Oklahoma · 18,589 residents · 27.757 sq mi
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Durant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,097. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,700. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,589
+37%since 2000
from 13,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
670 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.1
+4%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K16K18K20K1990201020202024Durant
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,097
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,328 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,098
+74%since 2000
from $13,849 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
57.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(10,497)
Black1.5%(208)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(483)
Asian0.9%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(2,304)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(11,254)
Black2.4%(453)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(1,908)
Asian1%(187)
Other20.7%(3,857)
Diversity Score66.7%(12,401)
Diversity Score
67
+292%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+8%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durant, Oklahoma?

Durant, Oklahoma has about 18,589 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Durant, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Durant, Oklahoma earns about $39,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Durant, Oklahoma expensive?

In Durant, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $117,700, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Durant, Oklahoma?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Durant, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Durant, Oklahoma?

About 21.9% of people in Durant, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durant, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Durant, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,766 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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