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Flute Springs

Oklahoma · 87 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 $35,000. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,900. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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

Total population
87
−52%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+3%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
221101982863742000201020202024Flute Springs
202476
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,138
+34%since 2000
from $9,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade32.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
6.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.6%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other93%(81)
Diversity Score45.6%(40)
Diversity Score
46
+849%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
63.9 min
+174%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 27.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
46.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2013
from 55.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flute Springs, Oklahoma?

Flute Springs, Oklahoma has about 87 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Flute Springs, Oklahoma earns about $35,000 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 $67,900.

How educated are people in Flute Springs, Oklahoma?

About 8.3% 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 37.5% of people in Flute Springs, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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