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Tamaha

Oklahoma · 176 residents · 6.428 sq mi
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Tamaha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,235. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,500. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−11%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
−4%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051321601872141990201020202024Tamaha
2024199
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,235
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,368
+67%since 2000
from $11,628 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−61.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.5%(29)
Diversity Score44%(78)
Diversity Score
44
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−29%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
29.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tamaha, Oklahoma?

Tamaha, Oklahoma has about 176 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tamaha, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tamaha, Oklahoma earns about $28,235 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 $60,500.

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 24.8% of people in Tamaha, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tamaha, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Tamaha, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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