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Paden

Oklahoma · 427 residents (2025 est.) · 0.441 sq mi
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Paden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,273. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% 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 $85,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
−12%since 2000
from 446 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
887 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,011 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+22%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:427 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3354265176076981990201020202024Paden
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,273
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,369
+104%since 2000
from $12,444 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−5%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(338)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(220)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other35.8%(140)
Diversity Score68.8%(269)
Diversity Score
69
+2279%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
3.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.8%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 27.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 57.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paden, Oklahoma?

Paden, Oklahoma has about 391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paden, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Paden, Oklahoma earns about $47,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paden, Oklahoma expensive?

In Paden, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Paden, Oklahoma?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Paden, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paden, Oklahoma?

About 15.5% of people in Paden, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paden, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Paden, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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