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Locust Grove

Oklahoma · 1,397 residents (2025 est.) · 1.823 sq mi
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Locust Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,398. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,453
+6%since 2000
from 1,366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
797 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+25%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,397 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Locust Grove
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,398
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,655 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,532
+167%since 2000
from $9,191 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+10%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(775)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(33)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42%(610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(54)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other54.2%(787)
Diversity Score66.1%(961)
Diversity Score
66
+521%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.4%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2017
from 55.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Locust Grove, Oklahoma?

Locust Grove, Oklahoma has about 1,453 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Locust Grove, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Locust Grove, Oklahoma earns about $49,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Locust Grove, Oklahoma expensive?

In Locust Grove, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $106,900, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Locust Grove, Oklahoma?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Locust Grove, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Locust Grove, Oklahoma?

About 18.1% of people in Locust Grove, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Locust Grove, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Locust Grove, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 127 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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