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Wetumka

Oklahoma · 1,135 residents · 1.884 sq mi
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Wetumka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,942. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 316 residents. 12% 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 $64,000. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,135
−22%since 2000
from 1,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+8%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9581K1K1K2K1990201020202024Wetumka
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,942
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,236
+51%since 2000
from $9,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+65%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(468)
Black4.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other49.3%(559)
Diversity Score72.4%(821)
Diversity Score
72
+158%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
32.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2013
from 68.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wetumka, Oklahoma?

Wetumka, Oklahoma has about 1,135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wetumka, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wetumka, Oklahoma earns about $23,942 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 $64,000, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Wetumka, Oklahoma?

About 11.6% 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 37.9% 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 292 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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