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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Panama

Oklahoma · 1,528 residents · 2.259 sq mi
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Panama has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,390. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,500. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,528
+12%vs 2000
vs 1,362 in 2000
1990 – 2025
676 / sq mi
+12%vs 2000
vs 603 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Panama
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,390
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,385 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,608
−49%vs 2000
vs $12,878 in 2000
US average: $14,340
32.2%
+7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$274
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $365 in 2000
US average: $450
65.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
1.9
+28%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(35)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(113)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(24)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other11.8%(180)
Diversity Score29.3%(447)
29
+252%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.4%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Panama, Oklahoma?

Panama, Oklahoma has about 1,528 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Panama, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Panama, Oklahoma earns about $14,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Panama, Oklahoma expensive?

In Panama, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $27,500, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in Panama, Oklahoma?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Panama, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Panama, Oklahoma?

About 32.2% of people in Panama, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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