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Tenkiller

Oklahoma · 390 residents · 15.669 sq mi
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Tenkiller has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,000. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 159 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,500. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
390
−29%since 2000
from 549 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
25 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2393745106457802000201020202024Tenkiller
2024285
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,712 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$23,831
+93%since 2000
from $12,366 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(200)
Black3.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other43.8%(171)
Diversity Score70.1%(273)
Diversity Score
70
+420%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−4%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2013
from 58.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tenkiller, Oklahoma?

Tenkiller, Oklahoma has about 390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tenkiller, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tenkiller, Oklahoma earns about $38,000 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 $99,500.

How educated are people in Tenkiller, Oklahoma?

About 23.8% 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 35.7% of people in Tenkiller, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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