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Hydro

Oklahoma · 927 residents · 0.697 sq mi
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Hydro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,300. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $130,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
927
−13%since 2000
from 1,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,330 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
−1%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9019781K1K1K1990201020202024Hydro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,235 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,471
+122%since 2000
from $13,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing10.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,500
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+147%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hydro on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(957)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(48)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(128)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(780)
Black1.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino7%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(76)
Diversity Score36.1%(335)
Diversity Score
36
+200%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+1%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hydro, Oklahoma?

Hydro, Oklahoma has about 927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hydro, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Hydro, Oklahoma earns about $36,300 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hydro, Oklahoma expensive?

In Hydro, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $130,500, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Hydro, Oklahoma?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hydro, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hydro, Oklahoma?

About 9.1% of people in Hydro, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hydro, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Hydro, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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