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Wapanucka

Oklahoma · 438 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Wapanucka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,803. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $49,500. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
438
−2%since 2000
from 445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
674 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 685 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+1%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3604074545015481990201020202024Wapanucka
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,803
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,922 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,820
+30%since 2000
from $9,883 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing14.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,500
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−51.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+69%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(314)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(33)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other32.3%(142)
Diversity Score63.3%(277)
Diversity Score
63
+174%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wapanucka, Oklahoma?

Wapanucka, Oklahoma has about 438 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wapanucka, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wapanucka, Oklahoma earns about $24,803 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 $49,500, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Wapanucka, Oklahoma?

About 8.4% 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 30.1% 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 39 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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