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Wister

Oklahoma · 1,031 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 $32,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 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 $78,400. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,031
+3%since 2000
from 1,002 in 2000
1990 – 2025
546 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
39.0
+7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
9129761K1K1K1990201020202024Wister
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,865
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,602 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$18,184
+53%since 2000
from $11,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
29.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$78,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$645
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
67.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
32.8% rent
2.4
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68%(701)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(61)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other23.3%(241)
Diversity Score57%(588)
57
+730%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
4.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
85.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
8.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
42.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
14.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
51.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
20.8%
−57.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wister, Oklahoma?

Wister, Oklahoma has about 1,031 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wister, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wister, Oklahoma earns about $32,865 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 $78,400, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Wister, Oklahoma?

About 10.5% 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 29.8% 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 65 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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