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Pawnee

Oklahoma · 1,974 residents (2025 est.) · 3.139 sq mi
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Pawnee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,471. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 344 residents. 18% 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 $99,300. Households here earn about 36% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,886
−15%since 2000
from 2,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
601 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−5%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,974 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pawnee
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,471
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,962 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,319
+80%since 2000
from $12,970 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+58%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63%(1,404)
Black3.6%(80)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(360)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(1,195)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(68)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.9%(602)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,167)
Diversity Score
62
+284%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.3%
−56.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 54.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawnee, Oklahoma?

Pawnee, Oklahoma has about 1,886 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pawnee, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Pawnee, Oklahoma earns about $41,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pawnee, Oklahoma expensive?

In Pawnee, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Pawnee, Oklahoma?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pawnee, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pawnee, Oklahoma?

About 14.9% of people in Pawnee, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pawnee, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Pawnee, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 311 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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