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Oilton

Oklahoma · 904 residents (2025 est.) · 1.13 sq mi
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Oilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,982. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 178 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,400. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
921
−16%since 2000
from 1,099 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
815 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
−5%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:904 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7688829971K1K1990201020202024Oilton
2024921
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,982
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,274 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,950
+60%since 2000
from $11,831 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+15%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+99%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(943)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(781)
Black3.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(85)
Diversity Score33.8%(312)
Diversity Score
34
+270%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% 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%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2012
from 25.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+37.0 ptssince 2017
from 54.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oilton, Oklahoma?

Oilton, Oklahoma has about 921 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oilton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Oilton, Oklahoma earns about $30,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oilton, Oklahoma expensive?

In Oilton, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $82,400, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Oilton, Oklahoma?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oilton, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oilton, Oklahoma?

About 34.2% of people in Oilton, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oilton, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Oilton, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 97 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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