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Waukomis

Oklahoma · 1,324 residents (2025 est.) · 2.974 sq mi
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Waukomis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,339. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $149,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,076
−15%since 2000
from 1,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
362 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+33%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,324 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Waukomis
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,339
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,014 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,400
+100%since 2000
from $14,213 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
+13%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+63%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,159)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(956)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(61)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.4%(58)
Diversity Score25.6%(275)
Diversity Score
26
+341%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
6.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukomis, Oklahoma?

Waukomis, Oklahoma has about 1,076 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waukomis, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Waukomis, Oklahoma earns about $61,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waukomis, Oklahoma expensive?

In Waukomis, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $149,000, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Waukomis, Oklahoma?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Waukomis, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waukomis, Oklahoma?

About 18.4% of people in Waukomis, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waukomis, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Waukomis, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 246 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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