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Sapulpa

Oklahoma · 21,929 residents · 23.527 sq mi
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Sapulpa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,530. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $127,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,929
+14%since 2000
from 19,166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
932 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 815 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+4%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K20K22K23K1990201020202024Sapulpa
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,530
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,245 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,774
+61%since 2000
from $17,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(15,330)
Black3.7%(716)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(470)
Asian0.4%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(3,442)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(14,938)
Black2.8%(615)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,329)
Asian0.5%(120)
Other15.6%(3,428)
Diversity Score54%(11,843)
Diversity Score
54
+201%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sapulpa, Oklahoma?

Sapulpa, Oklahoma has about 21,929 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sapulpa, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sapulpa, Oklahoma earns about $54,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sapulpa, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sapulpa, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $127,100, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Sapulpa, Oklahoma?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sapulpa, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sapulpa, Oklahoma?

About 12.5% of people in Sapulpa, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sapulpa, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Sapulpa, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,855 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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