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Pettit

Oklahoma · 829 residents · 11.216 sq mi
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Pettit has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,500. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
829
+8%since 2000
from 771 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
74 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+11%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5987418841K1K2000201020202024Pettit
2024816
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,292
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,766 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,067
+115%since 2000
from $14,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(451)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other48.1%(399)
Diversity Score66%(547)
Diversity Score
66
+1400%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+99%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pettit, Oklahoma?

Pettit, Oklahoma has about 829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pettit, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Pettit, Oklahoma earns about $57,292 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 $125,500.

How educated are people in Pettit, Oklahoma?

About 30.9% 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 2.0% of people in Pettit, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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