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Wister

Oklahoma · 1,102 residents · 1.889 sq mi
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Wister has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,102
+10%since 2000
from 1,002 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
583 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+6%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9129761K1K1K1990201020202024Wister
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,602 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,448
+47%since 2000
from $11,851 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+62%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73%(804)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(39)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other31.1%(342)
Diversity Score57.3%(631)
Diversity Score
57
+733%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+2%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wister, Oklahoma?

Wister, Oklahoma has about 1,102 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wister, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wister, Oklahoma earns about $25,000 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Wister, Oklahoma?

About 10.6% 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 24.5% 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 136 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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