Iron Post, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Iron Post, Oklahoma had a total population of 58, the 740th largest community in Oklahoma. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Iron Post Quick Facts
How Iron Post 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 | 43 | 58 | +34.9% |
How Iron Post Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Iron Post Rankings in Oklahoma
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Other Cities in Mayes County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pryor Creek | 9,569 | $44,839 | 20.5% | $166,400 |
| Chouteau | 2,129 | $60,208 | 8.3% | $190,100 |
| Locust Grove | 1,453 | $49,398 | 18.1% | $106,900 |
| Salina | 1,148 | $42,596 | 32.6% | $98,300 |
| Wickliffe | 745 | $42,232 | 20.3% | $119,000 |
| Adair | 650 | $77,656 | 14.7% | $202,600 |
| Langley | 616 | $56,300 | 20.6% | $110,800 |
| Sportsmen Acres | 499 | $54,306 | 12.8% | $142,900 |
| Little Rock | 399 | $108,481 | 19.1% | $221,400 |
| Spavinaw | 359 | $32,813 | 39.1% | $67,900 |
Cities Similar to Iron Post
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 58 | N/A | $83,600 | 14.3% | 17.2% |
| Brooksville | 58 | N/A | $131,300 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Milfay | 58 | N/A | N/A | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Rosston | 58 | $55,500 | N/A | 3.7% | 79.3% |
| Sasakwa | 58 | N/A | $68,800 | 12.8% | 17.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 58, Iron Post'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
Iron Post is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Mayes County. The total population is 58. It ranks as the 740th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Iron Post is 61.7 years. This is 67% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Iron Post. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Iron Post, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $111,500. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $199,800. 97.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Iron Post is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.3% of the population.
Education
0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Iron Post, 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 Iron Post, Oklahoma?
Iron Post, Oklahoma has a population of 58 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Iron Post, OK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Iron Post — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Iron Post, OK?
The ACS sample for Iron Post recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Iron Post, Oklahoma?
Iron Post's population is 79.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Iron Post, OK?
The median home value in Iron Post is $111,500.
How educated is Iron Post, Oklahoma?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Iron Post hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.