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Okemah

Oklahoma · 3,074 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 $35,697. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,700. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,074
+1%since 2000
from 3,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
991 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
−1%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Okemah
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,697
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,149
+36%since 2000
from $12,645 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
49.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(1,516)
Black2.4%(74)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(108)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other30.6%(941)
Diversity Score67.9%(2,088)
Diversity Score
68
+370%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.9%
−50.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okemah, Oklahoma?

Okemah, Oklahoma has about 3,074 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Okemah, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Okemah, Oklahoma earns about $35,697 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 $47,700, and the typical rent is about $573 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 33.0% of people in Okemah, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okemah, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Okemah, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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