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Idabel

Oklahoma · 6,961 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 $29,175. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,100. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,961
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.1
+3%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Idabel
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58%(556)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(579)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(550)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(433)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(388)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.9%(967)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.3%(785)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.5%(728)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.6%(806)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.4%(653)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(381)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(135)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,175
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,496 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,344
+42%since 2000
from $12,241 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
48.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−10%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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(3,117)
Black22.4%(1,560)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(722)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other25.6%(1,782)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.5%(517)
Spaniard0.5%(35)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.7%(45)
Filipino0.6%(40)
Taiwanese0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Marshallese3.5%(240)
Ancestry
American6.6%(453)
Irish5.1%(351)
German3.7%(255)
English3.6%(248)
Italian1.4%(95)
Russian0.9%(64)
British0.9%(60)
French0.8%(56)
Polish0.7%(51)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(46)
West Indian0.5%(34)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.4%(27)
Ukrainian0.3%(23)
Nigerian0.2%(15)
Norwegian0.2%(12)
Portuguese0.2%(12)
Swiss0.1%(8)
Scottish0.1%(7)
Czech0.1%(4)
Welsh0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.4%
−56.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 6,961 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Idabel, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Idabel, Oklahoma earns about $29,175 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 $73,100, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Idabel, Oklahoma?

About 14.5% 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 31.7% 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 4 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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