Keys CDP, Cherokee County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Keys CDP, Oklahoma, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Keys CDP, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Keys CDP, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Keys CDP, Oklahoma is 1,061 people, with a median age of 29.8.

We can look at the total population in Keys CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,061
+24.24%
+155.05%
2020
854
+96.77%
-
2019
434
-1.81% -
2018
442
+6.25%
-
2017
416
- -

Population of Keys CDP, Oklahoma by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
41.8%
90.6%
-53.86%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
27.6%
3.8%
+626.32%
Hispanic
0%
0%
0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
30.6%
5.5%
+456.36%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Keys CDP, Oklahoma by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 29.8 +0.34% 34.5 +0.88% 29.3 -0.68%
2020 29.7 -26.12% 34.2 -3.12% 29.5 -27.52%
2019 40.2 -16.42% 35.3 -37.08% 40.7 -6.86%
2018 48.1 -14.56% 56.1 -1.06% 43.7 -13.47%
2017 56.3 - 56.7 - 50.5 -

The median age of Keys CDP, Oklahoma gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 26 +176.73% 10 +477.81% 107 159
10 to 19 57 53
20 to 29 66 99
30 to 39 13 +224.41% 0 +200% 63 30
40 to 49 59 36
50 to 59 78 -48.73% 66 52.93% 29 61
60 to 69 30 +132.44% 9 +257.22% 43 47
70+ 34 +106.7% 55 +35.49% 78 74

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Keys CDP, Oklahoma is $56,528.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Keys CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $72,102.00
  • 45 to 64
    $24,271.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,875.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Keys CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Keys CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Keys CDP, Oklahoma is currently $64,881.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.00% of households in Keys CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Keys CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.37%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Keys CDP is $23,161.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Keys CDP by the total population of Keys CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Keys CDP, Oklahoma, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Keys CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    26.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22.60%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Keys CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Keys CDP over the age of 16 is 702.

Of those people, a total of 65.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Keys CDP is 61.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 17 100.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 11 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 154 100.00% 18.20%
30 to 34 years 58 67.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 112 91.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 69 100.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 39 0.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 79 86.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 53 0.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 110 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Keys CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 389 48.60% 14.80%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 181 76.80% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 132 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 389 48.60% 14.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Keys CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Keys CDP is 432, with median earnings of $37,625.00.

Women in Keys CDP, Oklahoma earning approximately 84.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 432 $37,625.00
Male 228 $39,500.00
Female 204 $33,167.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 108 $71,818.00
Business and Financial 15 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 30 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 38 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 47 $21,477.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 27 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 35 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 15 $0.00
Production 32 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 15 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 73 $71,761.00 35 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 38 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 31 $0.00 16 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 35 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 15 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 378 households in Keys CDP, with an average household size of 2.81 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 288 families in Keys CDP with an average family size of 3.2 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 219 32 37 90
Average Household Size 3.02 5.06 3.81 1.07
Total Families 219 32 37 0
Average Household Size 3.02 3.69 3.81 0

Poverty

Of the 288 families in Keys CDP, 20.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Keys CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 425 housing units in Keys CDP, Oklahoma.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 378 88.94%
Vacant 47 11.06%

15.06% of the total 425 housing units in Keys CDP are rental units. This is approximately 64 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 300 are occupied by the owner - or 70.59% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Keys CDP is $1,045.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Keys CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    14
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    25
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    39
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Keys CDP is $187,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Keys CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    29
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    10
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    49
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    79
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    90
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    43
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Keys CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Keys CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    30
  • 1940 to 1949
    10
  • 1950 to 1959
    0
  • 1960 to 1969
    22
  • 1970 to 1979
    72
  • 1980 to 1989
    54
  • 1990 to 1999
    77
  • 2000 to 2009
    101
  • 2010 to 2013
    59
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Keys CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    29
  • 1 vehicle available
    35
  • 2 vehicles available
    210
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    104

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Keys CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Keys CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

29.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Keys CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    41
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    33
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    58
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    54
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    79
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    10
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    43
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    33
  • 90 or more minutes
    34

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Keys CDP, Oklahoma in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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