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Pawnee

Oklahoma · 2,230 residents · 3.139 sq mi
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Pawnee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,962. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,900. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,230
+2%since 1990
from 2,197 in 1990
1990 – 2025
710 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 700 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+3%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pawnee
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,962
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,458 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,970
+41%since 1990
from $9,212 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
66.9%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
33.1% rent
1.5
−13%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(1,532)
Black3.6%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.5%(1,220)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63%(1,404)
Black3.6%(80)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.1%(360)
16
−71%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−5%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawnee, Oklahoma?

Pawnee, Oklahoma has about 2,230 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pawnee, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Pawnee, Oklahoma earns about $24,962 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 $37,900, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Pawnee, Oklahoma?

About 14.5% 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 20.5% of people in Pawnee, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pawnee, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Pawnee, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 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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