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Hennessey

Oklahoma · 2,151 residents · 3.707 sq mi
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Hennessey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $134,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,151
+5%since 2000
from 2,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
−1%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hennessey
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,139
+108%since 2000
from $14,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,900
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+85%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(1,588)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(380)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(839)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(1,208)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(798)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other6.3%(135)
Diversity Score68.5%(1,472)
Diversity Score
68
+68%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+8%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.5%
−58.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hennessey, Oklahoma?

Hennessey, Oklahoma has about 2,151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hennessey, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Hennessey, Oklahoma earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hennessey, Oklahoma expensive?

In Hennessey, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $134,900, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Hennessey, Oklahoma?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hennessey, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hennessey, Oklahoma?

About 16.7% of people in Hennessey, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hennessey, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Hennessey, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 249 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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