Tahlequah, OK Demographics
What is the population of Tahlequah?
There are 16,513 residents in Tahlequah, with a median age of 30. Of this, 46.64% are males and 53.36% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.17% of the resident pool in Tahlequah, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.93%. Additionally, 2.89% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 12,052 people in Tahlequah currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 16,513 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 7,702 | -2.0% |
| Female Population | 8,811 | 3.3% |
Male Population 46.64%
Female Population 53.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 30 | -1.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 15,881 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 154 | 32.8% |
| Not Citizen | 478 | -4.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.17%
Citizen not U.S. Born 0.93%
Not Citizen 2.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 8 | 0.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,456 | 12.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,382 | 7.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 452 | -29.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 12,052 | -0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.05%
Moved from Same County 15.02%
Moved from Same State 8.45%
Moved from Different State 2.76%
Same House as Last Year 73.71%
What are the employment statistics in Tahlequah?
White-collar workers make up 83.19% of the working population in Tahlequah, while blue-collar employees account for 16.81%. There are also 1,662 entrepreneurs in Tahlequah (10.71% of the workforce); 8,452 workers employed in private companies (54.48%); and 4,352 people working in governmental institutions (28.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 12,906 | 108.9% |
| Blue Collar | 2,608 | 93.9% |
White Collar 83.19%
Blue Collar 16.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,662 | 126.7% |
| Private Companies | 8,452 | 107.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,352 | 100.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,048 | 94.1% |
Self Employees 10.71%
Private Companies 54.48%
Governmental Workers 28.05%
Not for Profit Companies 6.76%
How many households are there in Tahlequah?
There are a total of 6,611 households in Tahlequah, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.25% of these Tahlequah households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.75%. Additionally, 26.77% of households have children and 73.23% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,611 | 5.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -14.5% |
| Family Households | 3,454 | 1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,157 | 10.6% |
Family Households 52.25%
Non-Family Households 47.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,770 | 7.5% |
| Households without Children | 4,841 | 4.6% |
Households with Children 26.77%
Households without Children 73.23%
What are the median and average incomes in Tahlequah?
The average annual household income in Tahlequah is $73,801, while the median household income sits at $48,515 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $57,530, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $62,039. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $37,908 and $36,645, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $73,801 | 9.0% |
| Median Household Income | $48,515 | -1.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,022 | 0.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 11,792 | 2.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Tahlequah?
There are 7,503 housing units in Tahlequah, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1987. Of the 6,611 occupied housing units in Tahlequah, 41.25% are owner-occupied, while 58.75% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.04% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $180,900. In general, housing costs reach $819 per month in Tahlequah.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,503 | 3.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1987 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 385 | -10.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 191 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 396 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 767 | -9.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,372 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 895 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,334 | 12.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,337 | 6.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 794 | 19.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 32 | -5.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,611 | 5.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,727 | 2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,884 | 7.6% |
Owner Occupied 41.25%
Renter Occupied 58.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,610 | 13.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,117 | -10.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $180,900 | 9.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $184,400 | 13.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $819 | 4.6% |
With Mortgage 59.04%
Without Mortgage 40.96%
What is the level of education in Tahlequah?
Approximately 31.29% of the population in Tahlequah holds a high school degree (that's 4,142 residents), while 34.01% have attained a college certificate (4,503 locals) and 17% have a bachelor's degree (2,251 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 338 | -30.0% |
| Some High School | 4,142 | 0.3% |
| Some College | 4,503 | 79.5% |
| Associate Degree | 656 | 2.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,251 | -1.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,349 | 2.9% |
No High School 2.55%
Some High School 31.29%
Some College 34.01%
Associate Degree 4.96%
Bachelor's Degree 17%
Graduate Degree 10.19%
What is the marital status of Tahlequah residents?
A total of 5,976 people in Tahlequah have never been married (which represents 43.29% of the total population), while 5,167 of them are wedded (37.43%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 362 (2.62%) and 1,524 (11.04%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,976 | 2.3% |
| Married | 5,167 | -1.7% |
| Separated | 362 | 94.6% |
| Widowed | 1,138 | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 1,524 | 3.6% |
Never Married 43.29%
Married 37.43%
Separated 2.62%
Widowed 8.24%
Divorced 11.04%
What are the most common means of transportation in Tahlequah?
The top three means of transportation people in Tahlequah use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 6,750 residents commute by car, 419 prefer going to work by walking and 26 by motorcycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,750 | 3.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 9 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 9 | -70.0% |
| Motorcycle | 26 | 23.8% |
| Walk | 419 | 13.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Tahlequah by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.