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Wilburton

Oklahoma · 2,843 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 $34,421. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,600. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,843
−4%since 2000
from 2,972 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
915 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.1
+6%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Wilburton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,421
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,878 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,404
+62%since 2000
from $9,503 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(2,208)
Black1.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(70)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(363)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(2,008)
Black1.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(131)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other21.7%(616)
Diversity Score54.7%(1,556)
Diversity Score
55
+348%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+86%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilburton, Oklahoma?

Wilburton, Oklahoma has about 2,843 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilburton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wilburton, Oklahoma earns about $34,421 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 $56,600, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Wilburton, Oklahoma?

About 11.9% 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 21.1% 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 158 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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