CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9779.02
Oklahoma · Cherokee County · 3,537 residents · 4.545 sq mi
Notable rankings
#41lowest young in OK26.4 yrs#75lowest short commute in OK15.0 min#87lowest low income in OK$37,917#161highest high poverty in OK26.7%TRACT SHAPE · Cherokee County, OK
The short version
Census Tract 9779.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $177,700. At a median age of 26.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Cherokee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,537
+17%since 2020
from 3,025 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
778 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 666 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.4
−12%since 2020
from 29.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,917
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,527 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,237
+45%since 2020
from $13,237 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+5%since 2020
from 0.433 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
Manufacturing3.3%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Other services3%
Public administration3%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Retail trade1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Education & health services0.9%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$177,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $116,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $664 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
63.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+31%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(1,515)
Black8.1%(246)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(360)
Asian3.9%(118)
Other26%(786)
Diversity Score82.4%(2,493)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50%(1,767)
Black4.2%(147)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(306)
Asian1.4%(48)
Other35.9%(1,269)
Diversity Score76.5%(2,707)
Diversity Score
77
−7%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.0 min
−28%since 2020
from 20.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Female
49.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,537 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $177,700, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 26.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024