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Wapanucka

Oklahoma · 397 residents (2025 est.) · 0.65 sq mi
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Wapanucka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 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 $84,200. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
432
−3%since 2000
from 445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
665 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 685 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.6
−20%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:397 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3604074545015481990201020202024Wapanucka
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,417
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,922 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,775
+70%since 2000
from $9,883 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+27%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+102%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(35)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(103)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.9%(116)
Diversity Score61.6%(266)
Diversity Score
62
+167%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2012
from 30.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2013
from 60.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+31.4 ptssince 2017
from 52.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wapanucka, Oklahoma?

Wapanucka, Oklahoma has about 432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wapanucka, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wapanucka, Oklahoma earns about $35,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wapanucka, Oklahoma expensive?

In Wapanucka, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $84,200, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Wapanucka, Oklahoma?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wapanucka, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wapanucka, Oklahoma?

About 42.4% of people in Wapanucka, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wapanucka, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wapanucka, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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