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Weleetka

Oklahoma · 806 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 $32,386. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 208 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $42,600. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
806
−21%since 2000
from 1,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,221 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+20%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7408439461K1K1990201020202024Weleetka
2024949
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,386
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,141 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,777
+22%since 2000
from $12,103 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(406)
Black6.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other38.2%(308)
Diversity Score72.2%(582)
Diversity Score
72
+144%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.8%
−50.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weleetka, Oklahoma?

Weleetka, Oklahoma has about 806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weleetka, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Weleetka, Oklahoma earns about $32,386 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 $42,600, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Weleetka, Oklahoma?

About 7.7% 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 40.6% 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 312 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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