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Sallisaw

Oklahoma · 8,510 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 $33,423. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,100. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,510
+7%since 2000
from 7,989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
614 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+5%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Sallisaw
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,423
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,883
+43%since 2000
from $13,231 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(4,604)
Black1.4%(116)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(570)
Asian0.8%(71)
Other32.7%(2,781)
Diversity Score69.8%(5,940)
Diversity Score
70
+441%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.8%
−54.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sallisaw, Oklahoma?

Sallisaw, Oklahoma has about 8,510 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sallisaw, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sallisaw, Oklahoma earns about $33,423 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 $106,100, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Sallisaw, Oklahoma?

About 15.3% 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 32.4% 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 1,388 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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