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Sentinel

Oklahoma · 901 residents · 0.622 sq mi
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Sentinel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,172. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,000. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
901
+5%since 2000
from 859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,449 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
−3%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7418078749401K1990201020202024Sentinel
2024939
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,172
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,265 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,439
+23%since 2000
from $14,122 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing9.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+32%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(653)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(47)
Diversity Score51.5%(464)
Diversity Score
51
+94%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
5.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sentinel, Oklahoma?

Sentinel, Oklahoma has about 901 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sentinel, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sentinel, Oklahoma earns about $41,172 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 $59,000, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Sentinel, Oklahoma?

About 10.5% 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 22.9% 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 59 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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