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Stilwell

Oklahoma · 3,949 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 $20,232. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,700. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,949
+21%since 2000
from 3,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,127 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Stilwell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,232
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,555 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,999
Unchangedsince 2000
from $10,034 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+25%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(1,315)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino7%(229)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.1%(1,116)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(1,237)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(493)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other56.4%(2,228)
Diversity Score72%(2,844)
Diversity Score
72
+111%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stilwell, Oklahoma?

Stilwell, Oklahoma has about 3,949 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stilwell, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Stilwell, Oklahoma earns about $20,232 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 $66,700, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Stilwell, Oklahoma?

About 9.3% 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 44.3% 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 1,286 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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