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Quinton

Oklahoma · 845 residents (2025 est.) · 0.894 sq mi
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Quinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,962. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,900. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
953
−11%since 2000
from 1,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,066 / sq mi
+16%since 2009
from 918 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−6%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:845 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7898859801K1K1990201020202024Quinton
2024953
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.4%(80)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(82)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(43)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(65)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(57)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.9%(132)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(106)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.4%(147)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.3%(117)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.1%(68)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.1%(49)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,962
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,531 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,067
+33%since 2000
from $15,143 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+1%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−4%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(852)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic72%(686)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.8%(198)
Diversity Score
54
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.7%(45)
Spaniard1.2%(11)
Nicaraguan0.3%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.5%(5)
Ancestry
Irish17.8%(170)
German14.6%(139)
British2.9%(28)
Welsh2.6%(25)
Scottish1.6%(15)
French1.3%(12)
American0.9%(9)
Dutch0.8%(8)
English0.8%(8)
Italian0.8%(8)
Swedish0.6%(6)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.3%(3)
Norwegian0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest British population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+88%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.9%
−43.7 ptssince 2013
from 63.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+44.9 ptssince 2017
from 50.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.5%(99)
Married55.5%(207)
Widowed4.6%(17)
Divorced13.4%(50)
Women 15+
Never married21.1%(79)
Married53.9%(202)
Widowed16.5%(62)
Divorced8.5%(32)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quinton, Oklahoma?

Quinton, Oklahoma has about 953 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quinton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Quinton, Oklahoma earns about $40,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quinton, Oklahoma expensive?

In Quinton, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $79,900, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Quinton, Oklahoma?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Quinton, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quinton, Oklahoma?

About 25.3% of people in Quinton, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quinton, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Quinton, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 186 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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