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Flute Springs

Oklahoma · 76 residents · 4.333 sq mi
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Flute Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 106 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $120,800. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−58%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+10%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
221101982863742000201020202024Flute Springs
202476
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,953
+155%since 2000
from $9,789 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
−1%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,800
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+43%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
RELATED:See current rent listings in Flute Springs on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(9)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other76.3%(58)
Diversity Score45.2%(34)
Diversity Score
45
+840%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+12.5 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
34.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 27.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 26.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2013
from 55.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.5%
+38.3 ptssince 2017
from 24.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.2%
+33.5 ptssince 2016
from 50.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flute Springs, Oklahoma?

Flute Springs, Oklahoma has about 76 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flute Springs, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Flute Springs, Oklahoma earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flute Springs, Oklahoma expensive?

In Flute Springs, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $120,800.

How educated are people in Flute Springs, Oklahoma?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Flute Springs, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flute Springs, Oklahoma?

About 17.1% of people in Flute Springs, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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