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Wister

Oklahoma · 1,068 residents (2025 est.) · 1.889 sq mi
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Wister has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $106,500. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,105
+10%since 2000
from 1,002 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
585 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
−2%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,068 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9129761K1K1K1990201020202024Wister
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,607
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,602 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,413
+106%since 2000
from $11,851 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.517 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+68%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(826)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(22)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(739)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.5%(282)
Diversity Score60.2%(666)
Diversity Score
60
+776%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+2.4 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
5.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2012
from 31.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.1%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wister, Oklahoma?

Wister, Oklahoma has about 1,105 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wister, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wister, Oklahoma earns about $36,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wister, Oklahoma expensive?

In Wister, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $106,500, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Wister, Oklahoma?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wister, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wister, Oklahoma?

About 25.3% of people in Wister, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wister, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wister, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 139 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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