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Evening Shade

Oklahoma · 489 residents · 13.297 sq mi
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Evening Shade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,700. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
+11%since 2000
from 441 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
37 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+18%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2052893734565402000201020202024Evening Shade
2024489
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,875
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,231
+176%since 2000
from $11,672 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+14%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+29%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other39.9%(195)
Diversity Score67.2%(329)
Diversity Score
67
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 31.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−47.8 ptssince 2013
from 56.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+47.1 ptssince 2017
from 44.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evening Shade, Oklahoma?

Evening Shade, Oklahoma has about 489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Evening Shade, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Evening Shade, Oklahoma earns about $39,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evening Shade, Oklahoma expensive?

In Evening Shade, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $155,700.

How educated are people in Evening Shade, Oklahoma?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in Evening Shade, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Evening Shade, Oklahoma?

About 8.4% of people in Evening Shade, 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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