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Tillman County

Oklahoma · 7,992 residents · 871.134 sq mi
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Tillman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,832. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,992
−14%since 2000
from 9,287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+5%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Tillman County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,832
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,828 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,894
+11%since 2000
from $14,270 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$466
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−46.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+32%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(6,364)
Black8.9%(828)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(1,641)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(5,118)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(5,165)
Black7.1%(567)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(1,783)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other6.2%(499)
Diversity Score66.1%(5,282)
Diversity Score
66
+20%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tillman County, Oklahoma?

Tillman County, Oklahoma has about 7,992 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tillman County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tillman County, Oklahoma earns about $29,832 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tillman County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Tillman County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $51,100, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Tillman County, Oklahoma?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tillman County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tillman County, Oklahoma?

About 21.1% of people in Tillman County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tillman County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Tillman County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,392 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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