Dustin, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Dustin, Oklahoma Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dustin, Oklahoma had a total population of 360, the 419th largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $31,667, which is 51% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 46.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 51% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (46.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 3.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.

Dustin Quick Facts

Population 360

Median Household Income $31,667

Median Home Value $59,600

Poverty Rate 46.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 52.0 years

Homeownership Rate 69.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.1%

High School Graduation Rate 84.7%

Diversity Index 50/100

Population 360 419th of 834

Median Income $31,667 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 46.1% 270% higher than national

Median Home Value $59,600 bottom 20%

How Dustin Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	391	360	-7.9%
Median household income	$23,250	$31,667	+36.2%
Median home value	$55,000	$59,600	+8.4%

How Dustin Compares

Median Household Income

Dustin

$31,667

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dustin

$59,600

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 39.4%

$25K-$50K 28.7%

$50K-$100K 25.5%

$100K+ 6.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.5%

$10K-$15K

19.1%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

7.4%

$25K-$30K

8.5%

$30K-$35K

11.7%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

1.1%

$45K-$50K

2.1%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

10.6%

$100K-$125K

1.1%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

1.1%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

20.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.2%

Renter 30.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $617/mo 23.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

13.3%

35-54

18.9%

55-74

37.5%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Dustin Rankings in Oklahoma

#419 Population of 834

#675 Median Income of 716

#756 Education of 833

#650 Home Value of 723

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Other Cities in Hughes County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Holdenville	5,902	$46,250	24.2%	$91,600
Wetumka	1,234	$27,058	33.9%	$76,000
Calvin	353	$56,250	15.1%	$90,900
Stuart	198	$66,250	8.6%	$89,000
Lamar	160	$46,250	25.0%	N/A
Spaulding	125	$40,625	17.6%	N/A
Horntown	89	$73,750	2.3%	$230,000
Atwood	84	N/A	60.7%	$77,500
Gerty	83	N/A	32.5%	$80,000
Yeager	73	$55,875	34.3%	$109,600

Cities Similar to Dustin

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Spavinaw	359	$32,813	$67,900	4.4%	39.1%
Marland	358	$27,170	$91,300	2.7%	11.5%
Eldon	326	N/A	$132,100	39.0%	10.7%
Jennings	346	$35,833	$82,100	7.7%	38.0%
Bokoshe	388	$33,646	$80,800	5.3%	24.3%

A note before these figures: with a population of 360, Dustin's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Dustin is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Hughes County. The total population is 360. It ranks as the 419th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dustin is 52.0 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dustin is $31,667. This is 51% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 46.1%. This is 201% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $59,600. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Dustin is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dustin is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

3.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dustin, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dustin, Oklahoma?

Dustin, Oklahoma has a population of 360 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Dustin, OK?

The median household income in Dustin is $31,667, which is 61% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Dustin, OK?

The poverty rate in Dustin is 46.1%. This means approximately 166 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Dustin, Oklahoma?

Dustin's population is 65.3% White, 0.0% Black, 3.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Dustin, OK?

The median home value in Dustin is $59,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.

How educated is Dustin, Oklahoma?

3.1% of adults (25+) in Dustin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.