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Pawnee

Oklahoma · 1,936 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 $33,288. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,400. Households here earn about 38% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,936
−13%since 2000
from 2,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
617 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+3%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pawnee
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,288
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,537
+74%since 2000
from $12,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+61%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(1,017)
Black1.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.4%(608)
Diversity Score64.7%(1,253)
Diversity Score
65
+302%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−53.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawnee, Oklahoma?

Pawnee, Oklahoma has about 1,936 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pawnee, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Pawnee, Oklahoma earns about $33,288 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 $81,400, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Pawnee, Oklahoma?

About 16.0% 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 19.3% 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 261 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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