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Wakita

Oklahoma · 344 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 $27,353. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,000. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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

344
−18%since 2000
from 420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,106 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
51.1
+12%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2653173704224751990201020202024Wakita
2024339
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,353
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,096 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$20,170
+17%since 2000
from $17,302 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
21.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade29.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$30,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$422
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $853
23.7%
−57.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
25.6% rent
25.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
13.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.1
+36%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(406)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(321)
Black1.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(8)
Diversity Score10%(35)
10
+723%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−23%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
57.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
27.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
8.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
6.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
12.2%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

58.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
41.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
16.6%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakita, Oklahoma?

Wakita, Oklahoma has about 344 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wakita, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wakita, Oklahoma earns about $27,353 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 $30,000, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Wakita, Oklahoma?

About 15.2% 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 21.1% 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 113 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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