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Wainwright

Oklahoma · 197 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Wainwright has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,833. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $24,400. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

197
−10%since 1990
from 219 in 1990
1990 – 2025
668 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 742 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+25%since 1990
from 25.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
801181561942321990201020202024Wainwright
2024103
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,833
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,563 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$7,639
+12%since 1990
from $6,828 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.4%
−13.8 ptssince 1990
from 45.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$24,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
75.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
25.0% rent
1.2
+6%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(2)
Diversity Score45.2%(99)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(151)
Black4.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score21%(41)
21
−53%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+18.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
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 Wainwright, Oklahoma?

Wainwright, Oklahoma has about 197 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wainwright, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wainwright, Oklahoma earns about $20,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wainwright, Oklahoma expensive?

In Wainwright, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $24,400, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Wainwright, Oklahoma?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wainwright, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wainwright, Oklahoma?

About 31.4% of people in Wainwright, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wainwright, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wainwright, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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