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Longtown

Oklahoma · 2,716 residents · 26.115 sq mi
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Longtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $184,200. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,716
+13%since 2000
from 2,397 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
104 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.8
+15%since 2000
from 52.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Longtown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,333
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,104
+117%since 2000
from $15,722 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
−13%since 2010
from 0.509 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,200
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
42.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+100%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(2,106)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,461)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(64)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other6.8%(184)
Diversity Score21.7%(590)
Diversity Score
22
+679%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 33.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+28.3 ptssince 2017
from 56.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longtown, Oklahoma?

Longtown, Oklahoma has about 2,716 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Longtown, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Longtown, Oklahoma earns about $56,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Longtown, Oklahoma expensive?

In Longtown, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $184,200, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in Longtown, Oklahoma?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Longtown, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Longtown, Oklahoma?

About 15.1% of people in Longtown, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Longtown, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Longtown, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,081 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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