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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilburton

Oklahoma · 2,972 residents · 3.108 sq mi
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Wilburton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,878. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,200. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,972
−1%since 1990
from 3,001 in 1990
1990 – 2025
956 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 966 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.3
−5%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Wilburton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,878
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,406 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,503
−22%since 1990
from $12,145 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$360
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
61.0%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
39.0% rent
2.0
+2%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,544)
Black3.9%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian1.4%(43)
Diversity Score34.8%(1,043)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(2,208)
Black1.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(70)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score12.2%(363)
12
−65%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.7%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
+3%since 1990
from 12.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wilburton, Oklahoma?

Wilburton, Oklahoma has about 2,972 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilburton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wilburton, Oklahoma earns about $20,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilburton, Oklahoma expensive?

In Wilburton, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $41,200, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Wilburton, Oklahoma?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wilburton, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilburton, Oklahoma?

About 24.9% of people in Wilburton, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilburton, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilburton, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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