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Weleetka

Oklahoma · 998 residents · 0.66 sq mi
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Weleetka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,798. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% 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 $44,900. The poverty rate of 32.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
998
−2%since 2000
from 1,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,512 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+2%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7408439461K1K1990201020202024Weleetka
2024949
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,798
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,141 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,871
+31%since 2000
from $12,103 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$268
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+39%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(606)
Black6.3%(64)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(27)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(300)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(531)
Black5.5%(55)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other40.4%(403)
Diversity Score73.6%(735)
Diversity Score
74
+149%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−24%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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
24.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
56.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weleetka, Oklahoma?

Weleetka, Oklahoma has about 998 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weleetka, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Weleetka, Oklahoma earns about $22,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weleetka, Oklahoma expensive?

In Weleetka, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $44,900, and the typical rent is about $268 a month.

How educated are people in Weleetka, Oklahoma?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Weleetka, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weleetka, Oklahoma?

About 32.6% of people in Weleetka, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weleetka, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Weleetka, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 120 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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