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Idabel

Oklahoma · 7,010 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 $24,579. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,400. The poverty rate of 40.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,010
+1%since 2000
from 6,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.7
+4%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Idabel
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.2%(573)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.9%(481)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.7%(471)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.8%(478)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247%(488)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.6%(950)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.7%(749)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.7%(957)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.1%(781)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748%(564)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.9%(342)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.5%(176)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,579
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,496 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,691
+28%since 2000
from $12,241 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−3%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Idabel on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(3,908)
Black24.1%(1,678)
Hispanic / Latino5%(345)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(3,673)
Black23.4%(1,641)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(545)
Asian0.5%(35)
Other13.3%(931)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.4%(726)
Puerto Rican0.6%(45)
Salvadoran0.5%(35)
Ancestry
Irish14.7%(1,030)
German10.2%(712)
English5.8%(409)
American4.5%(316)
Italian2.9%(201)
French2.4%(168)
British2.2%(155)
Dutch1.5%(103)
Welsh0.8%(58)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(55)
West Indian0.6%(42)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.6%(39)
Polish0.4%(27)
Finnish0.3%(22)
Scottish0.3%(19)
Lithuanian0.2%(13)
Greek0.2%(12)
Armenian0.2%(11)
Russian0.2%(11)
Norwegian0.1%(9)
Danish0.1%(8)
Romanian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.7%(898)
Married44.3%(1,056)
Widowed7.3%(174)
Divorced10.8%(257)
Women 15+
Never married30.5%(850)
Married37.7%(1,050)
Widowed14.4%(401)
Divorced17.3%(483)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Idabel, Oklahoma?

Idabel, Oklahoma has about 7,010 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Idabel, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Idabel, Oklahoma earns about $24,579 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 $66,400, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Idabel, Oklahoma?

About 15.4% 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 40.9% of people in Idabel, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Idabel, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Idabel, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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