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Jenks

Oklahoma · 16,924 residents · 17.127 sq mi
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Jenks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,227. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $164,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 77% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,924
+77%since 2000
from 9,557 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
988 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
−1%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K11K17K23K29K1990201020202024Jenks
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,227
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,637 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,484
+34%since 2000
from $22,804 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$866
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(8,183)
Black1.5%(148)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(394)
Asian0.7%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(1,574)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(13,584)
Black2.7%(461)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(815)
Asian2.3%(385)
Other8.1%(1,374)
Diversity Score40.2%(6,798)
Diversity Score
40
+144%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+92%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jenks, Oklahoma?

Jenks, Oklahoma has about 16,924 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jenks, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Jenks, Oklahoma earns about $76,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jenks, Oklahoma expensive?

In Jenks, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $164,700, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Jenks, Oklahoma?

About 42.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jenks, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jenks, Oklahoma?

About 6.0% of people in Jenks, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jenks, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Jenks, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,431 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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

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