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Flute Springs

Oklahoma · 130 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 $26,023. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,700. The poverty rate of 46.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
−29%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
30 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+4%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
221101982863742000201020202024Flute Springs
202476
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,023
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,932
+1%since 2000
from $9,789 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
46.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction27.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+38%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(9)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other89.4%(116)
Diversity Score48.7%(63)
Diversity Score
49
+914%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
42.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
Female
69.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flute Springs, Oklahoma?

Flute Springs, Oklahoma has about 130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Flute Springs, Oklahoma earns about $26,023 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 $60,700.

How educated are people in Flute Springs, Oklahoma?

About 12.3% 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 46.1% of people in Flute Springs, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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