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Spavinaw

Oklahoma · 350 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Spavinaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,250. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 213 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,500. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
350
−38%since 2000
from 563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
845 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.2
+51%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3273964665356041990201020202024Spavinaw
2024359
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,465
+86%since 2000
from $11,010 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+22%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(345)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(9)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other34.5%(121)
Diversity Score61.6%(216)
Diversity Score
62
+355%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2011
from 37.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.8%
−49.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spavinaw, Oklahoma?

Spavinaw, Oklahoma has about 350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spavinaw, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Spavinaw, Oklahoma earns about $24,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spavinaw, Oklahoma expensive?

In Spavinaw, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $47,500, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Spavinaw, Oklahoma?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Spavinaw, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spavinaw, Oklahoma?

About 36.0% of people in Spavinaw, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spavinaw, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Spavinaw, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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