Oologah, OK

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,774
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.9
    9.32% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.41%
    17.7% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $79,886
    4.87% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $191,700
    3.01% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    885
    2.08% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Oologah, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.5% of the residents in Oologah, OK are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Oologah, OK was $191,700, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

    Most people in Oologah, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Oologah, OK was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesOklahomaRogers County, OKTulsa, OKNortheast Oklahoma Counties--Claremore, Nowata & Catoosa Cities PUMA, OK

    Population & Diversity

    Oologah, OK is home to a population of 1.77k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.24% of Oologah, OK residents were born outside of the country (22 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.22k people) in Oologah, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 296 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 207 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Oologah, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Oologah, OK was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oologah, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.22k ± 203
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      296 ± 107
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      207 ± 74
    1.86%
    Hispanic Population
    33 people

    In 2024, there were 4.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.22k people) in Oologah, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 296 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 207 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.86% of the people in Oologah, OK are hispanic (33 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Oologah, OK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      105,864 ± 7,883 people
    2. Vietnam
      13,987 ± 2,899 people
    3. Guatemala
      12,051 ± 2,691 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.24%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    22 people
    0.68%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    12 people

    As of 2024, 1.24% of Oologah, OK residents (22 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oologah, OK was 0.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      53 ± 29
    2. Vietnam
      19 ± 20
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      6 ± 13

    Oologah, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.79 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Oologah, OK.

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    Health

    91.1% of the population of Oologah, OK has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 19.9% on non-group plans, and 3.16% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    8.91%
    Uninsured
    41.1%
    Employer Coverage
    16.1%
    Medicaid
    10.8%
    Medicare
    19.9%
    Non-Group
    3.16%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oologah, OK grew by 4.16% from 8.55% to 8.91%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oologah, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Oologah, OK employs 885 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Oologah, OK were Manufacturing (111 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (108 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (108 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($71,528), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,972), and Transportation & Warehousing ($68,333).

    Employment

    Occupations

    885
    2024 Value
    ± 144
    2.08%
    1 Year growth
    ± 22.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oologah, OK grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 867 employees to 885 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oologah, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (131 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (110 people), and Management Occupations (91 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oologah, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    885
    2024 Value
    ± 144
    2.08%
    1 Year growth
    ± 22.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oologah, OK grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 867 employees to 885 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oologah, OK, are Manufacturing (111 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (108 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (108 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oologah, OK, though some of these residents may live in Oologah, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,770
    Median earning men ± $5,031
    $32,050
    Median earning women ± $3,348

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($72,813), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,389), and Manufacturing ($67,813).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,625), and Public Administration ($57,083).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oklahoma

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    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    Assumed office on March 24, 2026
    Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Oologah, OK was $191,700 in 2024, which is 0.576 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $186,100 to $191,700, a 3.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Oologah, OK is 66.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Oologah, OK have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oologah, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $191,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$19,854
    $508
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$106

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oologah, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    66.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66.6% of the housing units in Oologah, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $79,886
    Median Household Income
    ± $16,187
    763
    Number of Households
    ± 132

    In 2024, the median household income of the 763 households in Oologah, OK declined from $79,886 from the previous year's value of $83,977.

    The following chart displays the households in Oologah, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Oologah, OK is from Oklahoma.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
    0.452
    2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (11%)
    3. Carpooled (6.1%)

    In 2024, 81.7% of workers in Oologah, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who carpooled to work (6.1%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    27.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Oologah, OK have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.36% of the workforce in Oologah, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Oologah, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Oologah, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oologah, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oologah, OK (167 out of 1.77k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oologah, OK is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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