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Tenkiller

Oklahoma · 633 residents · 15.669 sq mi
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The short version

Tenkiller has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,177. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
633
+15%since 2000
from 549 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+9%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2393745106457802000201020202024Tenkiller
2024285
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,177
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,712 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$12,329
Unchangedsince 2000
from $12,366 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction33.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+44.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(286)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other29.6%(187)
Diversity Score67.8%(429)
Diversity Score
68
+403%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−16%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tenkiller, Oklahoma?

Tenkiller, Oklahoma has about 633 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tenkiller, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tenkiller, Oklahoma earns about $33,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tenkiller, Oklahoma expensive?

In Tenkiller, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $78,400.

How educated are people in Tenkiller, Oklahoma?

About 3.4% 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 21.8% of people in Tenkiller, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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