CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4849
Oklahoma · Hughes County · 2,280 residents · 6.611 sq mi
Notable rankings
#39lowest low rent in OK$618#231lowest short commute in OK17.9 min#283lowest low rent burden in OK27.1%#301lowest low broadband in OK83.2%TRACT SHAPE · Hughes County, OK
The short version
Census Tract 4849 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,427. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $123,400. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,280
−4%since 2020
from 2,371 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
345 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 359 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
+11%since 2020
from 30.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,427
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,816 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,850
+17%since 2020
from $19,590 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−1%since 2020
from 0.424 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
Construction10.9%
Retail trade10.7%
Information10.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Manufacturing3%
Education & health services2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Other services0.2%
Public administration0.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$123,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $490 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+36%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(1,288)
Black4.8%(114)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(191)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.8%(778)
Diversity Score73.6%(1,744)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(1,265)
Black4.1%(94)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(207)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.3%(714)
Diversity Score73%(1,665)
Diversity Score
73
−1%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.9 min
−3%since 2020
from 18.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
0.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
52.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
6.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% 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 2,280 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 $50,427 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 $123,400, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.7% 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 15.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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