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Tonkawa

Oklahoma · 3,216 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 $39,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $59,400. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
3,216
−3%since 2000
from 3,299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
779 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
−1%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,063
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,387 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,243
+14%since 2000
from $14,245 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(2,763)
Black0.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(219)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(648)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,504)
Black1.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(278)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other12.9%(415)
Diversity Score48.2%(1,551)
Diversity Score
48
+146%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tonkawa, Oklahoma?

Tonkawa, Oklahoma has about 3,216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tonkawa, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tonkawa, Oklahoma earns about $39,063 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 $59,400, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Tonkawa, Oklahoma?

About 21.8% 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 18.0% 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 89 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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