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Heavener

Oklahoma · 3,070 residents (2025 est.) · 4.909 sq mi
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Heavener has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,408. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $59,200. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,012
−6%since 2000
from 3,201 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
614 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+13%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,070 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Heavener
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,408
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,890
+58%since 2000
from $11,313 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+6%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(2,008)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(721)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score50%(1,600)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(1,379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(1,135)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.5%(498)
Diversity Score77.6%(2,338)
Diversity Score
78
+55%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% 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
16.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2013
from 61.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 51.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2016
from 74.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2016
from 22.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heavener, Oklahoma?

Heavener, Oklahoma has about 3,012 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heavener, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Heavener, Oklahoma earns about $34,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heavener, Oklahoma expensive?

In Heavener, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $59,200, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Heavener, Oklahoma?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Heavener, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heavener, Oklahoma?

About 33.0% of people in Heavener, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heavener, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Heavener, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 409 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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