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Whitefield

Oklahoma · 378 residents (2025 est.) · 1.708 sq mi
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Whitefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 248 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $115,500. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
479
+107%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
280 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
−17%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:378 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1812693574445321990201020202024Whitefield
2024479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,389 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,703
+59%since 2000
from $14,306 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+2%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,500
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+82%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.3%(97)
Diversity Score47.1%(226)
Diversity Score
47
+3332%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+30.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
−12%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+23.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
−60.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+31.6 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitefield, Oklahoma?

Whitefield, Oklahoma has about 479 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitefield, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Whitefield, Oklahoma earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitefield, Oklahoma expensive?

In Whitefield, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $115,500, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Whitefield, Oklahoma?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Whitefield, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitefield, Oklahoma?

About 19.2% of people in Whitefield, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitefield, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitefield, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 235 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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