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Sentinel

Oklahoma · 756 residents (2025 est.) · 0.622 sq mi
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Sentinel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $108,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 85% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
939
+9%since 2000
from 859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,510 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+7%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:756 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7418078749401K1990201020202024Sentinel
2024939
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,227
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,265 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,951
+332%since 2000
from $14,122 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+50.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+19%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.7%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
−17%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(714)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(97)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(228)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(740)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(110)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(87)
Diversity Score44.6%(419)
Diversity Score
45
+68%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.5%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 63.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 84.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 15.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sentinel, Oklahoma?

Sentinel, Oklahoma has about 939 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sentinel, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sentinel, Oklahoma earns about $120,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sentinel, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sentinel, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $108,000, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Sentinel, Oklahoma?

About 40.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sentinel, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sentinel, Oklahoma?

About 16.7% of people in Sentinel, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sentinel, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Sentinel, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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