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Tahlequah

Oklahoma · 16,209 residents · 12.766 sq mi
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Tahlequah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,000. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,209
+12%since 2000
from 14,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,270 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.6
+16%since 2000
from 26.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K16K18K1990201020202024Tahlequah
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,238 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,601
+62%since 2000
from $13,371 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
60.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+26%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57%(8,238)
Black2.5%(361)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,049)
Asian0.5%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.6%(4,863)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(6,660)
Black1.8%(299)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,647)
Asian1.3%(211)
Other39%(6,324)
Diversity Score77.5%(12,555)
Diversity Score
77
+130%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.2%
−52.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tahlequah, Oklahoma?

Tahlequah, Oklahoma has about 16,209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tahlequah, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tahlequah, Oklahoma earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tahlequah, Oklahoma expensive?

In Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $141,000, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Tahlequah, Oklahoma?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tahlequah, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tahlequah, Oklahoma?

About 23.3% of people in Tahlequah, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tahlequah, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Tahlequah, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,811 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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