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Yale

Oklahoma · 1,059 residents · 0.916 sq mi
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Yale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,571. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 283 residents. 12% 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 $69,200. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,059
−21%since 2000
from 1,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,156 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
−4%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9581K1K1K1K1990201020202024Yale
2024998
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,571
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,403 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,170
+43%since 2000
from $11,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+90%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(830)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(43)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other10.2%(108)
Diversity Score34.3%(364)
Diversity Score
34
+867%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
37.1%
−44.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yale, Oklahoma?

Yale, Oklahoma has about 1,059 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yale, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Yale, Oklahoma earns about $28,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yale, Oklahoma expensive?

In Yale, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $69,200, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Yale, Oklahoma?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Yale, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yale, Oklahoma?

About 38.2% of people in Yale, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yale, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Yale, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 342 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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