Census Bureau data for Okemah city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Okemah city
- What is the median household income in Okemah city?
- The median household income in Okemah city is $32,232 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Okemah city?
- The poverty rate in Okemah city is 43.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Okemah city?
- $65,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Okemah city?
- The median gross rent in Okemah city is $694 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Okemah city residents have a college degree?
- 11.3% of adults in Okemah city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,058
Median Income
$32,232
Median Home Value
$65,000
Poverty Rate
43.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.3%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-1,710 (-5%)
Home Value:
+$17,400 (+36.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+10.6 pp (+32.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.5 pp (+4.6%)
Unemployment:
-15.6 pp (-98.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,058
Median Age
34.0
Female
52.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 59.5%
Black 2.2%
Two or More 10.6%
Other 0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$32,232
±$5,528
-$31,371 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$46,406
Median Family Income
$29,639
Poverty Rate
43.6%
+32.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
58.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
34.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
13.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.7%
$10–15k
8.3%
$15–25k
19.0%
$25–35k
17.5%
$35–50k
16.1%
$50–75k
11.0%
$75–100k
8.6%
$100–150k
4.7%
$150–200k
1.1%
$200k+
2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,332
Owner-Occupied
42.7%
Renter-Occupied
57.3%
Vacancy Rate
16.3%
Median Home Value
$65,000
-$120,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$694
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
9.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
36.6%
$50–100k
31.5%
$100–200k
15.8%
$200–300k
9.7%
$300–500k
1.1%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
26.9%
$500–1k
66.9%
$1–1.5k
3.9%
$2–2.5k
2.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.3%
1 vehicle
38.5%
2 vehicles
34.0%
3+
15.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.7%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
7.7%
5–19 units
2.6%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
2.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.8%
1940–1969
16.0%
1970–1999
18.2%
2000–2009
2.8%
2010+
4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
80.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.3%
-16.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.2%
Some College / Associate
15.5%
Less Than High School
5.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Unemployment Rate
0.3%
-4.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.4%
Self-Employed
0.8%
Government Workers
25.2%
Private For-Profit
74.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.4%
Arts/Entmt.
17.8%
Retail
13.7%
Public Admin
12.1%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Prof. Services
6.2%
Agriculture
4.7%
Finance
3.7%
Information
3.1%
Construction
1.1%
Transportation
0.7%
Wholesale
0.7%
Occupation
Food Prep
31.3%
Management
29.0%
Sales
15.9%
Production
15.5%
Construction
8.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.7 min
Drove Alone
71.7%
Carpool
13.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.4%
Walked
5.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,115
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
31.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.0%
5–9
10.8%
10–14
5.1%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
7.6%
25–34
12.0%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
8.9%
55–64
5.3%
65–74
5.4%
75–84
9.1%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 29.1%
Working age (18–64): 70.9%
65 and over: 17.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.2%
With a Disability
20.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
83.2%
Uninsured
16.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
75.8%
Has a Computer
88.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023