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Okemah

Oklahoma · 3,223 residents · 3.102 sq mi
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Okemah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,600. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,223
+6%since 2000
from 3,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
−2%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Okemah
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,016
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,306 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,539
+15%since 2000
from $12,645 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68%(2,066)
Black2.4%(72)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(59)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(439)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(1,979)
Black3%(97)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(87)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other28.4%(914)
Diversity Score62.4%(2,010)
Diversity Score
62
+332%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−5%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.2%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okemah, Oklahoma?

Okemah, Oklahoma has about 3,223 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Okemah, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Okemah, Oklahoma earns about $30,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okemah, Oklahoma expensive?

In Okemah, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $60,600, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Okemah, Oklahoma?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Okemah, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okemah, Oklahoma?

About 34.8% of people in Okemah, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okemah, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Okemah, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 138 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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