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Hinton

Oklahoma · 4,975 residents (2025 est.) · 4.74 sq mi
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Hinton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,278. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,734 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $170,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,909
+126%since 2000
from 2,175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,036 / sq mi
+126%since 2000
from 459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+1%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,975 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8652K3K4K5K1990201020202024Hinton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,278
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,028 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,783
+88%since 2000
from $12,105 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−11%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing13.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+40%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(1,540)
Black13%(282)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(184)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score48%(1,043)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(2,950)
Black7.2%(355)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(1,084)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.6%(520)
Diversity Score71.7%(3,520)
Diversity Score
72
+50%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2011
from 26.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
Female
36.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−69.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+23.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 79.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 19.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinton, Oklahoma?

Hinton, Oklahoma has about 4,909 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hinton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Hinton, Oklahoma earns about $65,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hinton, Oklahoma expensive?

In Hinton, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $170,800, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Hinton, Oklahoma?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hinton, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hinton, Oklahoma?

About 18.9% of people in Hinton, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hinton, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Hinton, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,676 residents, a change of about 298 percent over that period.

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