Wilburton, OK

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    2024 Population
    2,602
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    29.6
    1.72% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    27.1%
    8.01% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $38,971
    0.572% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $93,600
    0.847% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    978
    9.94% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Wilburton, 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.

    99.8% of the residents in Wilburton, OK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Wilburton, OK are Eastern Oklahoma State College (210 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Wilburton, OK was $93,600, and the homeownership rate was 63.4%.

    Most people in Wilburton, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Wilburton, OK was 1 car per household.

    United StatesOklahomaLatimer County, OKSoutheast Oklahoma Counties--Poteau, Idabel, Broken Bow, Wilburton & Hugo Cities PUMA, OK

    Population & Diversity

    Wilburton, OK is home to a population of 2.6k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.231% of Wilburton, OK residents were born outside of the country (6 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.53k people) in Wilburton, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 627 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 225 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.8% of Wilburton, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wilburton, OK was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wilburton, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.53k ± 210
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      627 ± 130
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      225 ± 80
    5.61%
    Hispanic Population
    146 people

    In 2024, there were 2.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.53k people) in Wilburton, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 627 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 225 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.61% of the people in Wilburton, OK are hispanic (146 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    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

    0.231%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    6 people
    0.559%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    16 people

    As of 2024, 0.231% of Wilburton, OK residents (6 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 Wilburton, OK was 0.559%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      17 ± 19
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      14 ± 19
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      13 ± 23

    Wilburton, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    81.1% of the population of Wilburton, OK has health coverage, with 30.3% on employee plans, 28.8% on Medicaid, 8.45% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.4% 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, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.8% under 18 years, 31.1% between 18 and 34 years, 28.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    18.9%
    Uninsured
    30.3%
    Employer Coverage
    28.8%
    Medicaid
    8.45%
    Medicare
    12.2%
    Non-Group
    1.4%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wilburton, OK declined by 8.77% from 20.7% to 18.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wilburton, 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 Wilburton, OK employs 978 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wilburton, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (157 people), Retail Trade (134 people), and Manufacturing (83 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,938), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,250), and Information ($75,769).

    Employment

    Occupations

    978
    2024 Value
    ± 143
    −9.94%
    1 Year decline
    ± 23.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wilburton, OK declined at a rate of −9.94%, from 1.09k employees to 978 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wilburton, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (127 people), Production Occupations (99 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (99 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wilburton, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    978
    2024 Value
    ± 143
    −9.94%
    1 Year decline
    ± 23.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wilburton, OK declined at a rate of −9.94%, from 1.09k employees to 978 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wilburton, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (157 people), Retail Trade (134 people), and Manufacturing (83 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wilburton, OK, though some of these residents may live in Wilburton, 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

    $37,419
    Median earning men ± $4,597
    $28,125
    Median earning women ± $2,223

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($100,938), Wholesale Trade ($50,192), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($49,904).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($47,734), Manufacturing ($46,607), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,455).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    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%).

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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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Wilburton, OK awarded 210 degrees. The student population of Wilburton, OK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 395 male students and 890 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Wilburton, OK are White (123 and 58.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (64 and 30.5%), Black or African American (10 and 4.76%), and Hispanic or Latino (6 and 2.86%).

    The largest universities in Wilburton, OK by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Oklahoma State College (210 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Wilburton, OK are General Studies (66 and 31.4%), General Agriculture (34 and 16.2%), and Registered Nursing (28 and 13.3%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,285 students enrolled in Wilburton, OK, 30.7% men and 69.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 681 records, of which 71.4% were women and 28.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      66 degrees awarded
    2. General Agriculture
      34 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      28 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Wilburton, OK was General Studies with 66 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Wilburton, OK according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Eastern Oklahoma State College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    210 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Oklahoma State College with 210 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 58 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wilburton, OK, which is 0.382 times less than the 152 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 123 degrees mean that there were 1.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 64 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($3,463) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,304) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($4,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Wilburton, OK was $93,600 in 2024, which is 0.281 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $94,400 to $93,600, a 0.847% decrease. The homeownership rate in Wilburton, OK is 63.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Wilburton, OK have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wilburton, OK is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $93,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,770
    $587
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$99

    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 Wilburton, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wilburton, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.4% of the housing units in Wilburton, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wilburton, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    $38,971
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,821
    926
    Number of Households
    ± 126

    In 2024, the median household income of the 926 households in Wilburton, OK declined from $38,971 from the previous year's value of $39,195.

    The following chart displays the households in Wilburton, 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 $35k - $40k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Wilburton, 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 (87.3%)
    2. Walked (5.2%)
    3. Carpooled (4.16%)

    In 2024, 87.3% of workers in Wilburton, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (5.2%) and those who carpooled to work (4.16%).

    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

    20.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Wilburton, OK have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.06% of the workforce in Wilburton, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Wilburton, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wilburton, OK have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    27.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wilburton, OK (636 out of 2.35k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wilburton, OK is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

    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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