Lenapah, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lenapah, Oklahoma had a total population of 276, the 484th largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $58,750, which is 10% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 4.4% 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 1.0x.
Lenapah Quick Facts
How Lenapah 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 | 274 | 276 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $53,750 | $58,750 | +9.3% |
| Median home value | $52,500 | $57,000 | +8.6% |
How Lenapah 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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lenapah Rankings in Oklahoma
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Other Cities in Nowata County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowata | 3,542 | $47,776 | 25.5% | $89,900 |
| South Coffeyville | 684 | $56,875 | 14.5% | $102,700 |
| Delaware | 301 | $40,000 | 28.3% | $41,400 |
| Wann | 87 | $56,250 | 10.3% | $76,700 |
| New Alluwe | 42 | $36,071 | 28.6% | $54,000 |
| Watova | 35 | $31,250 | 14.3% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Lenapah
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zena | 280 | N/A | N/A | 6.8% | 15.0% |
| Grand Lake Towne | 271 | N/A | $270,100 | 10.4% | 42.1% |
| Barber | 280 | $59,313 | $169,800 | 6.9% | 13.9% |
| Tenkiller | 285 | N/A | $152,500 | 16.6% | 39.6% |
| Cloud Creek | 266 | N/A | N/A | 24.3% | 42.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 276, Lenapah'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
Lenapah is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Nowata County. The total population is 276. It ranks as the 484th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lenapah is 32.2 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 37.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lenapah is $58,750. This is 10% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $57,000. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Lenapah is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lenapah is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.
Education
4.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 84% 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 85.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lenapah, 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 Lenapah, Oklahoma?
Lenapah, Oklahoma has a population of 276 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lenapah, OK?
The median household income in Lenapah is $58,750, which is 27% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lenapah, OK?
The poverty rate in Lenapah is 17.5%. This means approximately 48 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lenapah, Oklahoma?
Lenapah's population is 49.6% White, 7.2% Black, 2.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lenapah, OK?
The median home value in Lenapah is $57,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.0x.
How educated is Lenapah, Oklahoma?
4.4% of adults (25+) in Lenapah hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.