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Vinita

Oklahoma · 5,193 residents · 5.79 sq mi
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Vinita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,194. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,279 residents. 11% 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 $88,800. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,193
−20%since 2000
from 6,472 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
897 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+4%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Vinita
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,194
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,511 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,548
+47%since 2000
from $13,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+36%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(4,321)
Black6.1%(393)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(96)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score24%(1,550)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(2,866)
Black3.5%(184)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(203)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other32.2%(1,673)
Diversity Score68.5%(3,555)
Diversity Score
68
+186%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vinita, Oklahoma?

Vinita, Oklahoma has about 5,193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vinita, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Vinita, Oklahoma earns about $38,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vinita, Oklahoma expensive?

In Vinita, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Vinita, Oklahoma?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vinita, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vinita, Oklahoma?

About 23.3% of people in Vinita, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vinita, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Vinita, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 611 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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