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Locust Grove

Oklahoma · 1,371 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 $36,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,200. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,371
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+23%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Locust Grove
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,042
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,655 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,283
+132%since 2000
from $9,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(592)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other48.1%(659)
Diversity Score64.8%(889)
Diversity Score
65
+509%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.1%
−52.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Locust Grove, Oklahoma?

Locust Grove, Oklahoma has about 1,371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Locust Grove, Oklahoma earns about $36,042 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 $81,200, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Locust Grove, Oklahoma?

About 11.1% 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 22.9% 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 45 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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