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Taft

Oklahoma · 174 residents · 1.551 sq mi
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Taft has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,500. Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 175 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Oklahoma median.

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

Total population
174
−50%since 2000
from 349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+43%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
451462483494501990201020202024Taft
202492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Median gross rent
$679
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
35.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(13)
Black85.1%(297)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8%(14)
Black78.7%(137)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(19)
Diversity Score42.8%(74)
Diversity Score
43
+272%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2011
from 32.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.2%
−52.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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