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Hartshorne

Oklahoma · 1,877 residents (2025 est.) · 3.253 sq mi
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Hartshorne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,630. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 460 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,300. The poverty rate of 23.6% 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: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,642
−22%since 2000
from 2,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
505 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+11%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,877 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hartshorne
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,630
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,078 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,207
+106%since 2000
from $13,179 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
+19%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(1,453)
Black3.6%(76)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(52)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(408)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(955)
Black2.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino3%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other36.5%(600)
Diversity Score65.8%(1,081)
Diversity Score
66
+239%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
12.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.4%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartshorne, Oklahoma?

Hartshorne, Oklahoma has about 1,642 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartshorne, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Hartshorne, Oklahoma earns about $39,630 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartshorne, Oklahoma expensive?

In Hartshorne, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $90,300, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Hartshorne, Oklahoma?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hartshorne, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartshorne, Oklahoma?

About 23.6% of people in Hartshorne, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartshorne, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartshorne, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 478 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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