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Taft

Oklahoma · 174 residents · 1.55 sq mi
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Taft is a city of 174 people in Oklahoma. At a median age of 51.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 11% of adults. The population has fallen 50% since 2000. Households here earn about 49% less than in Oklahoma as a whole. 28.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

174
−50%since 2000
from 349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
51.5
+43%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
1.55 sq mi
Population, 19902024
4514624834945019902000201020202024Taft
202492
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(8)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.9%(5)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.3%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(7)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.7%(10)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.5%(20)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.6%(22)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.7%(29)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.8%(24)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8412.1%(21)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$20,661
+83%since 2000
from $11,278 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
28.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$679
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256 in 2000
US average: $1,124
64.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
35.7% rent
1.74 people
−39%since 2009
from 2.87 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(13)
Black85.1%(297)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic8%(14)
Black78.7%(137)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(19)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American11.2%(14)
German3.2%(4)
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
81.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
9.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
52.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2011
from 32.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
60.6%
US average: 73.3%
25.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
56.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
27.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2013
from 20.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
63.9%
US average: 91.9%
86.9%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.6%(14)
Married34.9%(15)
Widowed7%(3)
Divorced25.6%(11)
Women 15+
Never married28.9%(13)
Married26.7%(12)
Widowed20%(9)
Divorced24.4%(11)
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Section 09

Health coverage

27.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2013
from 20.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
35.2%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
2.4%
US average: 13.7%
30.4%
US average: 17.6%
20.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
6.4%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
37.6%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
45.6%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)30%(3)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)50%(5)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era40%(4)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 10 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taft, Oklahoma?

Taft, Oklahoma has about 174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taft, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Taft, Oklahoma earns about $27,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taft, Oklahoma expensive?

In Taft, Oklahoma, the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Taft, Oklahoma?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Taft, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taft, Oklahoma?

About 28.7% of people in Taft, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taft, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Taft, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 242 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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

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