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Keota

Oklahoma · 437 residents · 0.376 sq mi
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Keota has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,667. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,200. The poverty rate of 36.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
437
−15%since 2000
from 517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,162 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+12%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3644425215996771990201020202024Keota
2024390
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,667
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,848
+68%since 2000
from $10,023 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+19%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(25)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(72)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other16.3%(71)
Diversity Score43%(188)
Diversity Score
43
+209%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−14%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 44.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keota, Oklahoma?

Keota, Oklahoma has about 437 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keota, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Keota, Oklahoma earns about $31,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keota, Oklahoma expensive?

In Keota, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $53,200, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Keota, Oklahoma?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Keota, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keota, Oklahoma?

About 36.9% of people in Keota, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keota, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Keota, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 190 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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