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Sallisaw

Oklahoma · 8,880 residents · 13.862 sq mi
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Sallisaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,229. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,880
+11%since 2000
from 7,989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
641 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−1%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Sallisaw
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,229
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,989
+21%since 2000
from $13,231 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(5,411)
Black1.3%(106)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(180)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(1,030)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(5,433)
Black1.5%(129)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(499)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other29.9%(2,655)
Diversity Score65%(5,772)
Diversity Score
65
+404%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% 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
4.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sallisaw, Oklahoma?

Sallisaw, Oklahoma has about 8,880 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sallisaw, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sallisaw, Oklahoma earns about $30,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sallisaw, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $87,200, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Sallisaw, Oklahoma?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sallisaw, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sallisaw, Oklahoma?

About 18.2% of people in Sallisaw, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sallisaw, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Sallisaw, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,758 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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