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Wapanucka

Oklahoma · 386 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 $40,278. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,000. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
386
−13%since 2000
from 445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 685 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+4%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3604074545015481990201020202024Wapanucka
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,278
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,922 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,969
+31%since 2000
from $9,883 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(260)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.1%(82)
Diversity Score53.3%(206)
Diversity Score
53
+131%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−42.6 ptssince 2013
from 60.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wapanucka, Oklahoma?

Wapanucka, Oklahoma has about 386 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wapanucka, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wapanucka, Oklahoma earns about $40,278 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Wapanucka, Oklahoma?

About 15.7% 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 43.6% of people in Wapanucka, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wapanucka, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wapanucka, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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