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Shady Point

Oklahoma · 972 residents · 2.56 sq mi
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Shady Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $84,500. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
972
+15%since 2000
from 848 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
380 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+20%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4947349751K1K1990201020202024Shady Point
2024900
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,114
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,056
+46%since 2000
from $13,091 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(64)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(698)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(38)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other18.5%(180)
Diversity Score48.9%(475)
Diversity Score
49
+552%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shady Point, Oklahoma?

Shady Point, Oklahoma has about 972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shady Point, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Shady Point, Oklahoma earns about $35,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shady Point, Oklahoma expensive?

In Shady Point, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Shady Point, Oklahoma?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Shady Point, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shady Point, Oklahoma?

About 34.0% of people in Shady Point, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shady Point, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Shady Point, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 398 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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