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Wanette

Oklahoma · 350 residents · 0.406 sq mi
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Wanette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,833. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $41,000. The poverty rate of 24.7% 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: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350
−13%since 2000
from 402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
862 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 990 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+17%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1952523083644211990201020202024Wanette
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,833
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,818 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,822
+47%since 2000
from $10,740 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−43.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
35.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+45%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(283)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(26)
Diversity Score26.1%(91)
Diversity Score
26
+1762%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+15%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanette, Oklahoma?

Wanette, Oklahoma has about 350 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wanette, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wanette, Oklahoma earns about $26,833 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 $41,000, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Wanette, Oklahoma?

About 9.6% 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 24.7% of people in Wanette, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wanette, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wanette, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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