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Locust Grove

Oklahoma · 1,423 residents · 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 $27,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,700. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,423
+4%since 2000
from 1,366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
781 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.2
+11%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Locust Grove
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,188
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,655 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,319
+56%since 2000
from $9,191 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$412
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50%(712)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(52)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other43%(612)
Diversity Score67%(953)
Diversity Score
67
+529%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Locust Grove, Oklahoma?

Locust Grove, Oklahoma has about 1,423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Locust Grove, Oklahoma earns about $27,188 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 $66,700, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Locust Grove, Oklahoma?

About 9.0% 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 22.4% 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 97 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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