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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Longtown

Oklahoma · 2,397 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 $26,813. Population has grown 47% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,800. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,397
+47%since 1990
from 1,635 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
52.1
−5%since 1990
from 54.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Longtown
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 53.4%(82)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 94.2%(100)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.5%(133)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.1%(123)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.4%(58)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348%(191)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4411.1%(265)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5416.1%(386)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6419.5%(468)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7415.9%(380)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.6%(183)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.2%(28)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,813
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,669 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,722
+32%since 1990
from $11,923 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $361 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
10.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,516)
Black0.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(2,106)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.5%(41)
Spaniard0.3%(8)
Colombian0.1%(2)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(4)
Ancestry
German13%(353)
Irish10.8%(294)
English8.4%(227)
American7.4%(201)
British7%(191)
French3.1%(83)
Swedish2.4%(65)
Dutch1.2%(33)
Italian1.2%(32)
Australian0.9%(25)
Scottish0.8%(23)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(20)
Norwegian0.3%(9)
Russian0.2%(6)
Danish0.2%(5)
Portuguese0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest British population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.9%
+20.1 ptssince 1990
from 52.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 28.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married10.9%(110)
Married71.4%(723)
Widowed5.6%(57)
Divorced12.1%(122)
Women 15+
Never married9.6%(103)
Married69.9%(747)
Widowed10.3%(110)
Divorced10.1%(108)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longtown, Oklahoma?

Longtown, Oklahoma has about 2,397 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Longtown, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Longtown, Oklahoma earns about $26,813 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 $43,800, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Longtown, Oklahoma?

About 13.7% 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 13.7% 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 762 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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