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Pettit

Oklahoma · 954 residents · 11.216 sq mi
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The short version

Pettit has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,773. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,200. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
954
+24%since 2000
from 771 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
85 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+5%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5987418841K1K2000201020202024Pettit
2024816
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,773
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,766 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,963
+24%since 2000
from $14,432 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing28.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$275
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+4%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(494)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(34)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(603)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other46.3%(442)
Diversity Score62.6%(597)
Diversity Score
63
+1321%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pettit, Oklahoma?

Pettit, Oklahoma has about 954 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pettit, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Pettit, Oklahoma earns about $44,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pettit, Oklahoma expensive?

In Pettit, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $119,200, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Pettit, Oklahoma?

About 39.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pettit, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pettit, Oklahoma?

About 8.6% of people in Pettit, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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