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Optima

Oklahoma · 313 residents (2025 est.) · 0.533 sq mi
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Population has fallen 73% since 2000, a loss of 194 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $32,500. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 45.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−73%since 2000
from 266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
−73%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
+41%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:313 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
281612944275601990201020202024Optima
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,325
+40%since 2000
from $12,388 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.8%
+34.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.613
+79%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade56%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction24%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,500
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
42.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
56.5%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(130)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino48.1%(128)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino87.5%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.3%(20)
Diversity Score
27
−57%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.1%
−50.5 ptssince 2011
from 89.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
Female
31.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
Foreign born
33.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
28.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.8%
−43.9 ptssince 2013
from 71.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
39.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2017
from 39.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
13.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2016
from 40.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
86.6%
+27.0 ptssince 2016
from 59.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Optima, Oklahoma?

Optima, Oklahoma has about 72 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Optima, Oklahoma expensive?

In Optima, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $32,500.

How educated are people in Optima, Oklahoma?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Optima, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Optima, Oklahoma?

About 45.8% of people in Optima, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Optima, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Optima, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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