CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1079
Oklahoma · Oklahoma County · 1,580 residents · 1.636 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low income in OK#508 US$20,493#9lowest low broadband in OK#844 US64.8%#18highest high poverty in OK#1382 US46.0%#58lowest low education in OK8.1%TRACT SHAPE · Oklahoma County, OK
The short version
Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 341 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $83,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 46.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,580
−18%since 2020
from 1,921 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
966 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 1,174 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
−6%since 2020
from 47.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$17,480
−6%since 2020
from $18,589 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
−4%since 2020
from 0.567 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
Finance & insurance10.6%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
Retail trade8.3%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Other services3.2%
Public administration2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$83,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $816 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(247)
Black81.9%(1,574)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(69)
Diversity Score38.8%(746)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(181)
Black75.8%(1,198)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(110)
Diversity Score50.5%(798)
Diversity Score
50
+30%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
+19%since 2020
from 19.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
10.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Female
51.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Foreign born
5.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 1,580 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.1% 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 46.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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