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Longtown

Oklahoma · 2,659 residents · 26.115 sq mi
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Longtown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,100. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,659
+11%since 2000
from 2,397 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
102 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.7
+7%since 2000
from 52.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Longtown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,056
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,288
+86%since 2000
from $15,722 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,100
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
12.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+45%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(1,997)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(83)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other13.3%(354)
Diversity Score38.8%(1,033)
Diversity Score
39
+1292%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longtown, Oklahoma?

Longtown, Oklahoma has about 2,659 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Longtown, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Longtown, Oklahoma earns about $51,056 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 $121,100, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Longtown, Oklahoma?

About 24.6% 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 14.5% 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 1,024 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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