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Kaw City

Oklahoma · 325 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 $47,083. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 6% 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 $101,500. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
325
−13%since 2000
from 372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+42%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2442803163513871990201020202024Kaw City
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,146 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,320
+74%since 2000
from $15,091 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.3%(73)
Diversity Score47.1%(153)
Diversity Score
47
+347%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaw City, Oklahoma?

Kaw City, Oklahoma has about 325 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kaw City, Oklahoma earns about $47,083 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 $101,500, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Kaw City, Oklahoma?

About 5.9% 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 13.2% of people in Kaw City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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