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Short

Oklahoma · 299 residents · 10.81 sq mi
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Population has declined 9% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,700. The poverty rate of 57.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
−9%since 2000
from 328 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1062012973924872000201020202024Short
2024299
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,827
+13%since 2000
from $9,613 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.2%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.594
+80%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services22.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration20.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.7%(68)
Diversity Score45.2%(135)
Diversity Score
45
+554%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
−22%since 2000
from 39.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2011
from 36.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
Female
56.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−56.0 ptssince 2013
from 61.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+49.1 ptssince 2017
from 36.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Short, Oklahoma?

Short, Oklahoma has about 299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Short, Oklahoma expensive?

In Short, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $113,700.

How educated are people in Short, Oklahoma?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Short, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Short, Oklahoma?

About 57.2% of people in Short, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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