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Whitefield

Oklahoma · 371 residents · 1.708 sq mi
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Whitefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,083. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $91,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
+61%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
217 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
−11%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1812693574445321990201020202024Whitefield
2024479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,257
+35%since 2000
from $14,306 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+42%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.1%(75)
Diversity Score50.6%(188)
Diversity Score
51
+3581%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
−7%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitefield, Oklahoma?

Whitefield, Oklahoma has about 371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitefield, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Whitefield, Oklahoma earns about $47,083 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 $91,900, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Whitefield, Oklahoma?

About 11.3% 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 16.0% 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 127 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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