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Fort Towson

Oklahoma · 492 residents · 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 $44,286. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $96,000. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
492
−19%since 2000
from 611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+22%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4705356016667311990201020202024Fort Towson
2024546
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,286
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,676 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,296
+101%since 2000
from $12,612 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+25%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(374)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other17.1%(84)
Diversity Score42.5%(209)
Diversity Score
42
+298%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−53.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Towson, Oklahoma?

Fort Towson, Oklahoma has about 492 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Towson, Oklahoma earns about $44,286 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 $96,000, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Towson, Oklahoma?

About 12.6% 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 15.8% of people in Fort Towson, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Towson, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Towson, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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