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Optima

Oklahoma · 356 residents · 0.533 sq mi
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Optima has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,688. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,600. At a median age of 23.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
356
+34%since 2000
from 266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
668 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.5
−5%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
281612944275601990201020202024Optima
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,688
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$11,812
−5%since 2000
from $12,388 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino76.1%(271)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(13)
Diversity Score47.4%(169)
Diversity Score
47
−25%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
33.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
Female
27.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
Foreign born
27.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.7%
−61.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Optima, Oklahoma?

Optima, Oklahoma has about 356 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Optima, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Optima, Oklahoma earns about $39,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Optima, Oklahoma expensive?

In Optima, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $48,600, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Optima, Oklahoma?

About 0.0% 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 8.0% of people in Optima, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Optima, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Optima, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 265 residents, a change of about 291 percent over that period.

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