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Fort Towson

Oklahoma · 489 residents (2025 est.) · 5.623 sq mi
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Fort Towson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,938. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $169,900. With a median age of 47.8, 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 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 174%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
546
−11%since 2000
from 611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
97 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+15%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:489 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4705356016667311990201020202024Fort Towson
2024546
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,938
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,676 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,100
+131%since 2000
from $12,612 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−3%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,900
+174%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+92%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(520)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(392)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(16)
Asian1.6%(9)
Other23.1%(126)
Diversity Score53.8%(294)
Diversity Score
54
+403%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+6.8 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
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
41.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2012
from 27.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.6%
−55.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
+30.1 ptssince 2017
from 48.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Towson, Oklahoma?

Fort Towson, Oklahoma has about 546 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Towson, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Fort Towson, Oklahoma earns about $50,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Towson, Oklahoma expensive?

In Fort Towson, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $169,900, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Towson, Oklahoma?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Towson, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Towson, Oklahoma?

About 20.0% of people in Fort Towson, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Towson, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Towson, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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