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Tenkiller

Oklahoma · 285 residents · 15.669 sq mi
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Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 264 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $152,500. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
−48%since 2000
from 549 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
−6%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2393745106457802000201020202024Tenkiller
2024285
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,125
+55%since 2000
from $12,366 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+8%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.7%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(268)
Black1.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(119)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(42)
Asian3.5%(10)
Other38.9%(111)
Diversity Score81.4%(232)
Diversity Score
81
+504%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2013
from 58.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.3%
+30.3 ptssince 2017
from 40.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tenkiller, Oklahoma?

Tenkiller, Oklahoma has about 285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Tenkiller, Oklahoma expensive?

In Tenkiller, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $152,500.

How educated are people in Tenkiller, Oklahoma?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tenkiller, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tenkiller, Oklahoma?

About 39.6% of people in Tenkiller, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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