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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lehigh

Oklahoma · 315 residents · 1.571 sq mi
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Lehigh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,167. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $25,000. The poverty rate of 27.7% 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: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

315
+8%since 1990
from 293 in 1990
1990 – 2025
201 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 187 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+6%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1942713484255021990201020202024Lehigh
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,167
+146%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $7,470 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,699
+34%since 1990
from $7,998 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.7%
−24.3 ptssince 1990
from 51.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$25,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$225
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $208 in 1990
US average: $602
71.9%
−12.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.5% in 1990
28.1% rent
1.0
−61%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score30.8%(90)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(239)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian1%(3)
Diversity Score9.8%(31)
10
−68%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.8%
+23.4 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−29%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lehigh, Oklahoma?

Lehigh, Oklahoma has about 315 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lehigh, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lehigh, Oklahoma earns about $24,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lehigh, Oklahoma expensive?

In Lehigh, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $25,000, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Lehigh, Oklahoma?

About 1.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lehigh, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lehigh, Oklahoma?

About 27.7% of people in Lehigh, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lehigh, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Lehigh, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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