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Sour John

Oklahoma · 80 residents · 5.677 sq mi
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Population has grown 31% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $67,800. With a median age of 69.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 69.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80
+31%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
14 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
69.3
+79%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
53056811072000201020202024Sour John
202480
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,516
−1%since 2000
from $23,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−94.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
−3%since 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing81.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing81.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
64.3%
+64.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(41)
Black3.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(1)
Diversity Score3.1%(2)
Diversity Score
3
−72%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
18.8%
−49.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
13.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−81.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.5%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
Female
22.5%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
70.0%
+61.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+53.8 ptssince 2017
from 34.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.3% 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 Sour John, Oklahoma?

Sour John, Oklahoma has about 80 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Sour John, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sour John, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $67,800.

How educated are people in Sour John, Oklahoma?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sour John, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sour John, Oklahoma?

About 25.0% of people in Sour John, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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