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Stilwell

Oklahoma · 3,700 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 $22,470. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,900. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
3,700
+13%since 2000
from 3,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,056 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+5%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Stilwell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,470
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,555 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,505
+25%since 2000
from $10,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
58.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(935)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(535)
Asian0.9%(33)
Other59.6%(2,207)
Diversity Score70.5%(2,608)
Diversity Score
70
+107%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−6%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2013
from 66.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stilwell, Oklahoma?

Stilwell, Oklahoma has about 3,700 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stilwell, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Stilwell, Oklahoma earns about $22,470 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 $78,900, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Stilwell, Oklahoma?

About 9.6% 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 34.7% 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 1,037 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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