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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tonkawa

Oklahoma · 3,299 residents · 4.128 sq mi
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Tonkawa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,387. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $40,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,299
+6%since 1990
from 3,127 in 1990
1990 – 2025
799 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 758 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
−5%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Tonkawa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,387
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,627 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,245
+47%since 1990
from $9,662 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
72.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
27.5% rent
1.4
−18%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,891)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(34)
Asian0.6%(19)
Diversity Score19.9%(621)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(2,763)
Black0.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(219)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score19.6%(648)
20
−1%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−27%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tonkawa, Oklahoma?

Tonkawa, Oklahoma has about 3,299 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tonkawa, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tonkawa, Oklahoma earns about $29,387 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tonkawa, Oklahoma expensive?

In Tonkawa, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $40,900, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Tonkawa, Oklahoma?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tonkawa, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tonkawa, Oklahoma?

About 17.6% of people in Tonkawa, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tonkawa, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Tonkawa, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 172 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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