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Jenks

Oklahoma · 25,949 residents · 17.127 sq mi
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Jenks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,306. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 16,392 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,949
+172%since 2000
from 9,557 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,515 / sq mi
+172%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K11K17K23K29K1990201020202024Jenks
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,306
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,637 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,183
+67%since 2000
from $22,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,272
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(16,750)
Black3.1%(806)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(1,783)
Asian9.7%(2,506)
Other12.8%(3,318)
Diversity Score65.4%(16,981)
Diversity Score
65
+297%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+101%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jenks, Oklahoma?

Jenks, Oklahoma has about 25,949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jenks, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Jenks, Oklahoma earns about $87,306 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 $224,700, and the typical rent is about $1,272 a month.

How educated are people in Jenks, Oklahoma?

About 43.7% 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 6.4% 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 18,456 residents, a change of about 246 percent over that period.

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