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Zena

Oklahoma · 280 residents · 4.763 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 157 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
+128%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
59 / sq mi
+128%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.4
−31%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
361021692363022000201020202024Zena
2024280
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,570
+169%since 2000
from $7,656 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+46.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−54.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+64%since 2010
from 0.252 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
94.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(4)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(246)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(16)
Diversity Score27.6%(77)
Diversity Score
28
+706%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
+36.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+227%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−69.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
Female
57.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 33.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2016
from 76.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zena, Oklahoma?

Zena, Oklahoma has about 280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Zena, Oklahoma?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Zena, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zena, Oklahoma?

About 15.0% of people in Zena, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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