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Wetumka

Oklahoma · 1,133 residents (2025 est.) · 1.884 sq mi
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Wetumka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,058. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,234
−15%since 2000
from 1,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
655 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+17%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,133 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9581K1K1K2K1990201020202024Wetumka
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,058
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,193
+103%since 2000
from $9,455 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+21%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+74%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(837)
Black5.7%(82)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(407)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(576)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other51.1%(630)
Diversity Score65.1%(804)
Diversity Score
65
+132%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% 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
10.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2012
from 28.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.8%
−42.6 ptssince 2013
from 68.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.3%
+35.0 ptssince 2017
from 36.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wetumka, Oklahoma?

Wetumka, Oklahoma has about 1,234 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wetumka, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wetumka, Oklahoma earns about $27,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wetumka, Oklahoma expensive?

In Wetumka, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Wetumka, Oklahoma?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wetumka, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wetumka, Oklahoma?

About 33.9% of people in Wetumka, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wetumka, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wetumka, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 193 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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