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Idabel

Oklahoma · 6,957 residents · 16.633 sq mi
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Idabel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,245. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,600. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,957
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
418 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Idabel
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,245
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,496 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,808
−28%vs 2000
vs $12,241 in 2000
US average: $14,340
41.4%
+10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$220
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $313 in 2000
US average: $450
59.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.8% in 2000
40.5% rent
2.4
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(3,908)
Black24.1%(1,678)
Hispanic / Latino5%(345)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(4,224)
1990
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(4,458)
Black24.4%(1,700)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(170)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other11.1%(775)
Diversity Score67.4%(4,691)
67
+11%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.6%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Idabel, Oklahoma?

Idabel, Oklahoma has about 6,957 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Idabel, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Idabel, Oklahoma earns about $14,245 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Idabel, Oklahoma expensive?

In Idabel, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $34,600, and the typical rent is about $220 a month.

How educated are people in Idabel, Oklahoma?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Idabel, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Idabel, Oklahoma?

About 41.4% of people in Idabel, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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