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Langston

Oklahoma · 1,724 residents · 11.993 sq mi
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Langston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,859. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $49,100. At a median age of 19.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 19.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,724
+3%since 2000
from 1,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
144 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
19.9
−4%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
6869691K2K2K1990201020202024Langston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,859
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
$8,466
−52%since 2000
from $17,602 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
24.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$49,100
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$432
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
13.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
62.0% rent
20.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
39.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.6
+18%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(55)
Black92.9%(1,551)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(190)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(44)
Black92.3%(1,592)
Hispanic / Latino2%(35)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score12.8%(221)
13
+13%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
61.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
10.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
7.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
17.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
11.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.7%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

53.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
46.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
3.5%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Langston, Oklahoma?

Langston, Oklahoma has about 1,724 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Langston, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Langston, Oklahoma earns about $30,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Langston, Oklahoma expensive?

In Langston, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $49,100, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Langston, Oklahoma?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Langston, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Langston, Oklahoma?

About 24.8% of people in Langston, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Langston, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Langston, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 283 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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