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Seiling

Oklahoma · 850 residents · 1.186 sq mi
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Seiling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. 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 $94,400. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
850
−3%since 2000
from 875 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
717 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
−16%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7408198989771K1990201020202024Seiling
2024824
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,087 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,158
+63%since 2000
from $13,561 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+33%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(707)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(83)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(643)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(79)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other21.6%(184)
Diversity Score56.2%(478)
Diversity Score
56
+491%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−8%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
63.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seiling, Oklahoma?

Seiling, Oklahoma has about 850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seiling, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Seiling, Oklahoma earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seiling, Oklahoma expensive?

In Seiling, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $94,400, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Seiling, Oklahoma?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Seiling, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seiling, Oklahoma?

About 18.5% of people in Seiling, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seiling, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Seiling, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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