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Teresita

Oklahoma · 157 residents · 9.74 sq mi
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The short version

Teresita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $132,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
+8%since 2023
from 146 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
16 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 15 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
−7%since 2023
from 38.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
109131153175197201020202024Teresita
2024157
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(8)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1419.1%(30)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.9%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.9%(14)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.8%(28)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.5%(7)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.2%(16)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.4%(21)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(10)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,423
+41%since 2023
from $20,832 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+37%since 2023
from 0.333 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $157,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
29.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−24%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(7)
Asian2.1%(3)
Other35.6%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(4)
Asian1.9%(3)
Other33.8%(53)
Diversity Score
63
−7%since 2023
from 67 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(4)
Asian origin
Korean1.9%(3)
Ancestry
Irish34.4%(54)
German12.1%(19)
Hungarian3.2%(5)
Polish3.2%(5)
Greek2.5%(4)
Scottish2.5%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Hungarian population · Largest Polish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.7%
−18.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Female
45.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+23.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31%(22)
Married50.7%(36)
Widowed2.8%(2)
Divorced15.5%(11)
Women 15+
Never married33.3%(16)
Married60.4%(29)
Widowed6.3%(3)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Teresita, Oklahoma?

Teresita, Oklahoma has about 157 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Teresita, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Teresita, Oklahoma earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Teresita, Oklahoma expensive?

In Teresita, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $132,500.

How educated are people in Teresita, Oklahoma?

About 39.6% of adults age 25 and over in Teresita, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Teresita, Oklahoma?

About 2.5% of people in Teresita, 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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