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Wanette

Oklahoma · 317 residents (2025 est.) · 0.406 sq mi
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Wanette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $119,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 185%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
−32%since 2000
from 402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 990 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+54%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:317 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1952523083644211990201020202024Wanette
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,818 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,563
+185%since 2000
from $10,740 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+20%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,600
+185%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+145%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(6)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.3%(72)
Diversity Score61.1%(167)
Diversity Score
61
+4262%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 28.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+24.3 ptssince 2017
from 52.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanette, Oklahoma?

Wanette, Oklahoma has about 274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wanette, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wanette, Oklahoma earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wanette, Oklahoma expensive?

In Wanette, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $119,600, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Wanette, Oklahoma?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wanette, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wanette, Oklahoma?

About 17.9% of people in Wanette, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wanette, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wanette, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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