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Oklahoma · 28 residents (2025 est.) · 0.171 sq mi
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May has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,146. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 65.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

29
−12%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2025
170 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
65.2
+58%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:28 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
19344862771990201020202024May
202429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,146
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$50,159
+147%since 2000
from $20,319 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
20.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.265
−13%since 2010
from 0.304 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing66.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction66.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance27.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services27.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

87.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
13.0% rent
8.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(1)
Diversity Score8.3%(2)
8
+13%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.6%
+36.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−22%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
100.0%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
75.9%
+42.5 ptssince 2011
from 33.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
27.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
66.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

75.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
24.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−62.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
17.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.9%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+44.0 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in May, Oklahoma?

May, Oklahoma has about 29 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in May, Oklahoma?

The typical household in May, Oklahoma earns about $61,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in May, Oklahoma?

About 58.6% of adults age 25 and over in May, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in May, Oklahoma?

About 20.7% of people in May, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has May, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, May, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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

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