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Pawhuska

Oklahoma · 2,923 residents (2025 est.) · 3.694 sq mi
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Pawhuska has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,298. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 699 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $114,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,930
−19%since 2000
from 3,629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
793 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+1%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,923 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Pawhuska
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,298
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,156 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,964
+72%since 2000
from $13,916 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
−3%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,200
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+85%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(2,333)
Black2.7%(98)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(67)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(598)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(1,724)
Black1.6%(48)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other37.1%(1,086)
Diversity Score64.4%(1,888)
Diversity Score
64
+291%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+26.5 ptssince 2017
from 58.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawhuska, Oklahoma?

Pawhuska, Oklahoma has about 2,930 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pawhuska, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Pawhuska, Oklahoma earns about $46,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pawhuska, Oklahoma expensive?

In Pawhuska, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $114,200, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Pawhuska, Oklahoma?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pawhuska, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pawhuska, Oklahoma?

About 17.1% of people in Pawhuska, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pawhuska, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Pawhuska, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 911 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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