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Quapaw

Oklahoma · 811 residents · 1.002 sq mi
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Quapaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 173 residents. 7% 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 $76,500. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
811
−18%since 2000
from 984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+15%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5476667869051K1990201020202024Quapaw
2024728
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,750
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,854
+105%since 2000
from $10,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+24%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(668)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(465)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other35.2%(286)
Diversity Score64.4%(522)
Diversity Score
64
+961%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.1%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quapaw, Oklahoma?

Quapaw, Oklahoma has about 811 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quapaw, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Quapaw, Oklahoma earns about $41,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quapaw, Oklahoma expensive?

In Quapaw, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $76,500, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Quapaw, Oklahoma?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Quapaw, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quapaw, Oklahoma?

About 22.2% of people in Quapaw, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quapaw, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Quapaw, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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