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Short

Oklahoma · 290 residents · 10.81 sq mi
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Short has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,588. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
290
−12%since 2000
from 328 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+23%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1062012973924872000201020202024Short
2024299
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,588
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,852
+75%since 2000
from $9,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance38.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical38.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
0.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(188)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(9)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.7%(8)
Diversity Score21.4%(62)
Diversity Score
21
+210%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−65%since 2000
from 39.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2011
from 36.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
Female
63.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−53.2 ptssince 2013
from 61.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Short, Oklahoma?

Short, Oklahoma has about 290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Short, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Short, Oklahoma earns about $40,588 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Short, Oklahoma expensive?

In Short, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $64,200.

How educated are people in Short, Oklahoma?

About 4.4% 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 17.0% 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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