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Wewoka

Oklahoma · 3,430 residents · 4.84 sq mi
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Wewoka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,651. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% 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 $50,700. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,430
−4%since 2000
from 3,562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+1%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Wewoka
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,651
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,490 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,452
+28%since 2000
from $12,039 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+40%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(1,799)
Black19.8%(706)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(85)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(1,988)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(1,769)
Black15.9%(544)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(117)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other36.5%(1,253)
Diversity Score79%(2,711)
Diversity Score
79
+42%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
16.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wewoka, Oklahoma?

Wewoka, Oklahoma has about 3,430 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wewoka, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wewoka, Oklahoma earns about $24,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wewoka, Oklahoma expensive?

In Wewoka, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $50,700, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Wewoka, Oklahoma?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wewoka, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wewoka, Oklahoma?

About 35.1% of people in Wewoka, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wewoka, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wewoka, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 605 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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