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Langston

Oklahoma · 1,619 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 $25,341. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $50,600. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,619
−3%since 2000
from 1,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
135 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
20.4
−2%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
6869691K2K2K1990201020202024Langston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,341
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
$5,640
−68%since 2000
from $17,602 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
44.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$50,600
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$586
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
52.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
47.5% rent
2.0
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(154)
Black77.8%(1,259)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(42)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other3%(49)
Diversity Score37.2%(603)
37
+227%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
10.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
55.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

27.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
43.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
30.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

42.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
57.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
6.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
19.1%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Langston, Oklahoma?

Langston, Oklahoma has about 1,619 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Langston, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Langston, Oklahoma earns about $25,341 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 $50,600, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Langston, Oklahoma?

About 46.4% 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 44.3% 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 178 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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