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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wakita

Oklahoma · 420 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Wakita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,096. Population has declined 8% since 1990. Median home value is $24,300. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

420
−8%since 1990
from 457 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,350 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,469 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.8
+12%since 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2653173704224751990201020202024Wakita
2024339
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,096
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,302
+48%since 1990
from $11,687 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$24,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$298
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
81.2%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
18.8% rent
0.8
−12%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(34)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(406)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
1
−84%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+7%since 1990
from 14.5 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 Wakita, Oklahoma?

Wakita, Oklahoma has about 420 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wakita, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wakita, Oklahoma earns about $30,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wakita, Oklahoma expensive?

In Wakita, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $24,300, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Wakita, Oklahoma?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wakita, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wakita, Oklahoma?

About 11.9% of people in Wakita, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wakita, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wakita, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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