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Nichols Hills

Oklahoma · 3,864 residents (2025 est.) · 1.972 sq mi
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Nichols Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $207,567. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $818,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,843
−5%since 2000
from 4,056 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,949 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,057 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
−2%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,864 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Nichols Hills
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$207,567
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,303 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$138,740
+88%since 2000
from $73,661 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
−4%since 2010
from 0.558 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$818,500
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,130
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $912 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,764)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(55)
Asian1.9%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(376)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(3,260)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(157)
Asian2.3%(90)
Other8.3%(318)
Diversity Score33.9%(1,303)
Diversity Score
34
+266%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 92.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma?

Nichols Hills, Oklahoma has about 3,843 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma earns about $207,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nichols Hills, Oklahoma expensive?

In Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $818,500, and the typical rent is about $2,130 a month.

How educated are people in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma?

About 72.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma?

About 2.8% of people in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nichols Hills, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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