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Wilburton

Oklahoma · 2,285 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 $37,629. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 687 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,800. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,285
−23%since 2000
from 2,972 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
735 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+15%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Wilburton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,629
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,878 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,207
+165%since 2000
from $9,503 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(1,405)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(147)
Asian1.5%(34)
Other27.6%(632)
Diversity Score65%(1,486)
Diversity Score
65
+433%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+85%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.8%
−54.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilburton, Oklahoma?

Wilburton, Oklahoma has about 2,285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilburton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wilburton, Oklahoma earns about $37,629 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 $79,800, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Wilburton, Oklahoma?

About 9.8% 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 23.7% 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 716 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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