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Nichols Hills

Oklahoma · 3,710 residents · 1.972 sq mi
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Nichols Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,375. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $399,100. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 224% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,710
−9%since 2000
from 4,056 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,881 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,057 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+13%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Nichols Hills
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,375
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,303 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,366
+35%since 2000
from $73,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.558
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$399,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $912 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−3%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,416)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(55)
Asian2%(73)
Other3.8%(141)
Diversity Score18.6%(689)
Diversity Score
19
+101%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
33.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma?

Nichols Hills, Oklahoma has about 3,710 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma earns about $139,375 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 $399,100, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma?

About 76.8% 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 2.7% 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 310 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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