Fanshawe, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 357, Fanshawe'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

Fanshawe is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Le Flore County. The total population is 357. It ranks as the 423rd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fanshawe is 36.5 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 33.9% of the population under 18, Fanshawe has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fanshawe is $47,500. This is 27% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%. This is 55% 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 1.8%. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $144,600. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $199,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fanshawe is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fanshawe, 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.