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Vian

Oklahoma · 1,374 residents · 1.338 sq mi
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Vian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,100. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
1,374
+1%since 2000
from 1,362 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,027 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,018 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+1%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Vian
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,019
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,264 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,140
+45%since 2000
from $10,471 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(685)
Black6.9%(94)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.5%(457)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(590)
Black4.6%(63)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(59)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other43.1%(592)
Diversity Score73.5%(1,010)
Diversity Score
73
+119%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 21.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.0%
−54.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vian, Oklahoma?

Vian, Oklahoma has about 1,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vian, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Vian, Oklahoma earns about $32,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vian, Oklahoma expensive?

In Vian, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $79,100, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Vian, Oklahoma?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vian, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vian, Oklahoma?

About 32.1% of people in Vian, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vian, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Vian, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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