Tahlequah, OK

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2022 Population

16,389

1.09% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

30.5

0.993% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

20.7%

3.25% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$49,444

11.3% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$163,300

8.22% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

7,524

3.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Tahlequah, OK had a population of 16.4k people with a median age of 30.5 and a median household income of $49,444. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Tahlequah, OK grew from 16,213 to 16,389, a 1.09% increase and its median household income grew from $44,416 to $49,444, a 11.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tahlequah, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.5%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (28.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (13.8%), White (Hispanic) (3.09%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.21%).

None of the households in Tahlequah, 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.

96.9% of the residents in Tahlequah, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tahlequah, OK are Northeastern State University (1,839 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Tahlequah, OK was $163,300, and the homeownership rate was 42.5%.

Most people in Tahlequah, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Tahlequah, OK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Tahlequah, OK is home to a population of 16.4k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.4% of Tahlequah, OK residents were born outside of the country (557 people).

In 2022, there were 1.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.45k people) in Tahlequah, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.68k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 2.26k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%

2022 Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.9% of Tahlequah, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Tahlequah, OK was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tahlequah, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tahlequah, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.45k ± 452
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
4.68k ± 486
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.26k ± 424

8.91%

Hispanic Population

1.46k people

8.91% of the people in Tahlequah, OK are hispanic (1.46k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tahlequah, OK as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

3.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

557 people

4.03%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

653 people

As of 2022, 3.4% of Tahlequah, OK residents (557 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tahlequah, OK was 4.03%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tahlequah, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
229 ± 107
Gulf War (2001-)
158 ± 92
Gulf War (1990s)
101 ± 64

Tahlequah, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tahlequah, OK employs 7.52k people. The largest industries in Tahlequah, OK are Educational Services (1,375 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,204 people), and Retail Trade (850 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($50,682), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,632), and Utilities ($46,964).

Employment

Occupations

7.52k

2022 Value

± 624

3.05%

1 Year growth

± 11.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Tahlequah, OK grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 7.3k employees to 7.52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tahlequah, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (788 people), Management Occupations (783 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (768 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tahlequah, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.52k

2022 Value

± 624

3.05%

1 Year growth

± 11.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Tahlequah, OK grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 7.3k employees to 7.52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tahlequah, OK, are Educational Services (1,375 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,204 people), and Retail Trade (850 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tahlequah, OK, though some of these residents may live in Tahlequah, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,982

Median earning men ± $1,928

$29,858

Median earning women ± $3,161

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,308), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,897), and Manufacturing ($41,620).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($42,042), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($38,070), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,047).

Civics

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Senator Elections

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US Representative Elections

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Education

In 2022, universities in Tahlequah, OK awarded 1,839 degrees. The student population of Tahlequah, OK in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,360 male students and 4,342 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tahlequah, OK are White (1,016 and 56.4%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (326 and 18.1%), Two or More Races (215 and 11.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (90 and 5%).

The largest universities in Tahlequah, OK by number of degrees awarded are Northeastern State University (1,839 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tahlequah, OK are Other Research & Experimental Psychology (149 and 8.1%), General Business Administration & Management (129 and 7.01%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (114 and 6.2%).

The median tuition cost in Tahlequah, OK for a public four year colleges is $6,285 for in-state students and $15,270 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Tahlequah, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,702 (35.2% men and 64.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,702 students enrolled in Tahlequah, OK, 35.2% men and 64.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,226 records, of which 66.2% were women and 33.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
81 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
149 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
86 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tahlequah, OK was General Studies with 81 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Northeastern State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,839 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeastern State University with 1,839 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 532 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tahlequah, OK, which is 0.407 times less than the 1,307 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,016 degrees mean that there were 3.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 326 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,285) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,115) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.873% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.779% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (965k), Some college (734k), and Bachelors Degree (494k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tahlequah, OK was $163,300 in 2022, which is 0.579 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $150,900 to $163,300, a 8.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Tahlequah, OK is 42.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Tahlequah, OK have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tahlequah, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$163,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$12,238

$2,664

Median Property Taxes

±$343

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

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

Rent vs Own

42.5%

Homeownership

2022

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 42.5% of the housing units in Tahlequah, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 44.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9781
Census Tract 9780

The following map shows all of the places in Tahlequah, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$49,444

Median Household Income

± $6,605

6.27k

Number of Households

± 574

In 2022, the median household income of the 6.27k households in Tahlequah, OK grew to $49,444 from the previous year's value of $44,416.

The following chart displays the households in Tahlequah, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (75.1%)
Carpooled (12.8%)
Walked (4.97%)

In 2022, 75.1% of workers in Tahlequah, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who walked to work (4.97%).

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.

Commute Time

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tahlequah, OK have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.59% of the workforce in Tahlequah, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tahlequah, OK (3.05k out of 14.7k 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 Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tahlequah, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

82.7% of the population of Tahlequah, OK has health coverage, with 41.8% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 3.23% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 33.1% between 18 and 34 years, 29.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.3%

Uninsured

41.8%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

3.23%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tahlequah, OK declined by 16.8% from 20.7% to 17.3%.

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

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