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Tamaha

Oklahoma · 149 residents (2025 est.) · 6.428 sq mi
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Tamaha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,300. With a median age of 62.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
+1%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.4
+40%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:149 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1051321601872141990201020202024Tamaha
2024199
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,438
+188%since 2000
from $11,628 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+15%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+237%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
5.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+57%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(157)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.6%(31)
Diversity Score43.8%(87)
Diversity Score
44
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
22.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
63.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
44.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2017
from 54.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2016
from 87.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 12.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tamaha, Oklahoma?

Tamaha, Oklahoma has about 199 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tamaha, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tamaha, Oklahoma earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tamaha, Oklahoma expensive?

In Tamaha, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $87,300, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Tamaha, Oklahoma?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tamaha, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tamaha, Oklahoma?

About 18.6% of people in Tamaha, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tamaha, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Tamaha, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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