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Kaw City

Oklahoma · 375 residents · 3.011 sq mi
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Kaw City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. 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 $80,700. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
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
375
+1%since 2000
from 372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+21%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2442803163513871990201020202024Kaw City
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,686
+64%since 2000
from $15,091 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance17.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services9.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$238
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(283)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(10)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other18%(68)
Diversity Score42.9%(161)
Diversity Score
43
+308%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+2%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
8.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Female
58.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaw City, Oklahoma?

Kaw City, Oklahoma has about 375 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaw City, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Kaw City, Oklahoma earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaw City, Oklahoma expensive?

In Kaw City, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $80,700, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Kaw City, Oklahoma?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kaw City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kaw City, Oklahoma?

About 3.8% of people in Kaw City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kaw City, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Kaw City, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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