Haskell County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Haskell County, 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 Haskell County, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Haskell County, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Haskell County, Oklahoma is 11,711 people, with a median age of 40.8.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,711
 -7.7% -8.12%
2020
12,688
+0.01%
-
2019
12,687
 -0.13% -
2018
12,704
 -0.33% -
2017
12,746
 - -

Population of Haskell County, 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
68.6%
71.2%
 -3.65%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Native
9.8%
13.6%
 -27.94%
Hispanic
4.7%
4.2%
 +11.90%
Asian
0.2%
0.6%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
15.9%
9.7%
 +63.92%
Other
0.1%
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 Haskell County, 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 40.8 -1.45% 38.7 +0.26% 43.3 -0.69%
2020 41.4 +0.98% 38.6 +2.12% 43.6 +0.69%
2019 41 +0.99% 37.8 0% 43.3 0%
2018 40.6 +0.74% 37.8 -0.26% 43.3 +0.7%
2017 40.3 - 37.9 - 43 -

The median age of Haskell County, 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 9 868 -25.13% 839 -12.97% 664 733
10 to 19 897 +4.4% 766 -4.66% 936 727
20 to 29 766 -15.22% 686 -5.96% 654 645
30 to 39 795 -7.23% 725 -7.5% 738 672
40 to 49 669 -0.14% 734 -12.36% 666 643
50 to 59 778 -10.68% 891 -12.17% 698 781
60 to 69 783 -10.19% 818 -14.03% 704 709
70+ 767 -0.050000000000001% 964 +2.33% 762 979

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Haskell County, Oklahoma is $43,622.00.

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 Haskell County.

  • Under 25
    $31,016.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,391.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,929.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,797.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Haskell County, 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 Haskell County, Oklahoma is currently $59,329.00.

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.

3.23% of households in Haskell County 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 Haskell County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.91%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.34%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Haskell County is $23,870.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Haskell County 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
    6.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.77%

Employment

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

The total population of Haskell County over the age of 16 is 9,241.

Of those people, a total of 53.70% 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 Haskell County is 48.90%.

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 590 41.40% 26.20%
20 to 24 years 609 71.90% 19.40%
25 to 29 years 690 72.80% 13.70%
30 to 34 years 638 75.90% 11.00%
35 to 44 years 1,413 80.00% 5.20%
45 to 54 years 1,354 71.60% 6.80%
55 to 59 years 793 59.40% 3.40%
60 to 64 years 801 51.30% 2.90%
65 to 74 years 1,376 18.70% 1.20%
75 years and over 977 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Haskell County. 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 6,788 52.90% 6.90%
Black or African American 77 84.40% 38.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 816 51.70% 13.50%
Asian 28 89.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 94 72.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,438 54.90% 12.00%
Hispanic or Latino 361 68.70% 2.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,646 52.80% 7.10%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Haskell County is 4,523, with median earnings of $32,647.00.

Women in Haskell County, Oklahoma earning approximately 71.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,523 $32,647.00
Male 2,417 $37,364.00
Female 2,106 $26,855.00

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 563 $43,099.00
Business and Financial 153 $89,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $65,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $48,929.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 97 $41,417.00
Legal 36 $56,250.00
Educational and Library 269 $41,397.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $24,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 258 $58,333.00
Healthcare Support 231 $17,165.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $45,662.00
Law Enforcement 88 $31,842.00
Food Preparation and Serving 174 $15,429.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 166 $17,500.00
Personal Care and Service 161 $10,739.00
Sales 300 $29,615.00
Office and Administrative Support 477 $24,955.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 94 $20,000.00
Construction and Extraction 462 $35,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 255 $40,893.00
Production 303 $36,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 203 $42,768.00

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 343 $44,219.00 220 $41,111.00
Business and Financial 40 $92,941.00 113 $70,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $65,875.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $80,417.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $41,528.00 52 $41,250.00
Legal 17 $0.00 19 $23,438.00
Educational and Library 44 $83,750.00 225 $38,542.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $43,750.00 24 $23,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 46 $74,318.00 212 $54,141.00
Healthcare Support 15 $30,694.00 216 $17,012.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00 32 $46,176.00
Law Enforcement 67 $32,337.00 21 $31,083.00
Food Preparation and Serving 75 $40,189.00 99 $13,203.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $25,625.00 78 $12,143.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $36,250.00 147 $9,911.00
Sales 132 $34,375.00 168 $26,429.00
Office and Administrative Support 167 $23,869.00 310 $25,865.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $21,250.00 29 $19,125.00
Construction and Extraction 439 $35,750.00 23 $31,979.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 255 $40,893.00 0 $0.00
Production 239 $42,188.00 64 $23,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 179 $44,196.00 24 $22,500.00

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 4,576 households in Haskell County, with an average household size of 2.54 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 3,127 families in Haskell County with an average family size of 3.07 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 2,419 271 437 1,449
Average Household Size 3.16 3.44 3.19 1.16
Total Families 2,419 271 437 0
Average Household Size 3.11 2.89 3 0

Poverty

Of the 3,127 families in Haskell County, 16.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Haskell County:

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 5,703 housing units in Haskell County, Oklahoma.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,576 80.24%
Vacant 1,127 19.76%

15.82% of the total 5,703 housing units in Haskell County are rental units. This is approximately 902 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,429 are occupied by the owner - or 60.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Haskell County is $660.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Haskell County 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
    245
  • Less than $500
    228
  • $500 to $999
    583
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    86
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $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 Haskell County is $98,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    735
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    998
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    632
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    321
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    421
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    193
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    76
  • $1,000,000 or more
    53

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    417
  • 1940 to 1949
    178
  • 1950 to 1959
    358
  • 1960 to 1969
    701
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,062
  • 1980 to 1989
    800
  • 1990 to 1999
    915
  • 2000 to 2009
    914
  • 2010 to 2013
    349
  • 2014 or later
    9

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 Haskell County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    248
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,319
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,544
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,465

Commuting to Work

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

25.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Haskell County.

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
    468
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    796
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    546
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    406
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    439
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    155
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    328
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    90
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    108
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    508
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    287
  • 90 or more minutes
    152

Summary

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

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Places in Haskell County, Oklahoma

We have data for 9 places in Haskell County, Oklahoma. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.