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Stilwell

Oklahoma · 3,276 residents · 3.503 sq mi
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Stilwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,555. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,800. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,276
+23%since 1990
from 2,663 in 1990
1990 – 2025
935 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 760 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
−1%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Stilwell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,555
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,698 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,034
+35%since 1990
from $7,450 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 34.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$314
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194 in 1990
US average: $602
47.3%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.3% in 1990
52.7% rent
2.6
+8%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(1,456)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.6%(1,719)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(1,315)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino7%(229)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score34.1%(1,116)
34
−47%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stilwell, Oklahoma?

Stilwell, Oklahoma has about 3,276 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stilwell, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Stilwell, Oklahoma earns about $18,555 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stilwell, Oklahoma expensive?

In Stilwell, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $48,800, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Stilwell, Oklahoma?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Stilwell, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stilwell, Oklahoma?

About 32.0% of people in Stilwell, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stilwell, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Stilwell, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 613 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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