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The has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,804. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% 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
8,929
−12%since 2000
from 10,157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,504 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 3,986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,804
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,559 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,223
+33%since 2000
from $20,444 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $576 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+37%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(7,934)
Black10.3%(1,044)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(383)
Asian1.9%(194)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.1%(3,765)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(6,819)
Black8.3%(744)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(547)
Asian1.8%(163)
Other8.6%(767)
Diversity Score51.6%(4,610)
Diversity Score
52
+39%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The, Oklahoma?

The, Oklahoma has about 8,929 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The, Oklahoma?

The typical household in The, Oklahoma earns about $42,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The, Oklahoma expensive?

In The, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $106,500, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in The, Oklahoma?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in The, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The, Oklahoma?

About 12.9% of people in The, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has The, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, The, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,424 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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