Spavinaw, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Spavinaw, Oklahoma Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Spavinaw, Oklahoma had a total population of 359, the 420th largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $32,813, which is 50% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 39.1%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 50% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (39.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
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 2.1x.
Unemployment rate of 10.9% is notably above the national average.

Spavinaw Quick Facts

Population 359

Median Household Income $32,813

Median Home Value $67,900

Poverty Rate 39.1%

Unemployment Rate 10.9%

Median Age 51.8 years

Homeownership Rate 56.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.4%

High School Graduation Rate 87.2%

Diversity Index 50/100

Population 359 420th of 834

Median Income $32,813 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 39.1% 214% higher than national

Median Home Value $67,900 bottom 20%

How Spavinaw 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	418	359	-14.1%
Median household income	$29,688	$32,813	+10.5%
Median home value	$57,300	$67,900	+18.5%

How Spavinaw Compares

Median Household Income

Spavinaw

$32,813

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Spavinaw

$67,900

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 34.1%

$25K-$50K 26.4%

$50K-$100K 25.6%

$100K+ 14.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.1%

$10K-$15K

13.2%

$15K-$20K

7.8%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

13.2%

$30K-$35K

5.4%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

5.4%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

7.0%

$75K-$100K

10.8%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

2.3%

$150K-$200K

1.6%

$200K+

0.8%

Employment

10.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

37.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.6%

Renter 43.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $650/mo 23.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.2%

18-34

15.3%

35-54

20.6%

55-74

24.8%

75+

20.1%

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+)

Spavinaw Rankings in Oklahoma

#420 Population of 834

#665 Median Income of 716

#732 Education of 833

#608 Home Value of 723

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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
Pin Oak Acres	330	$103,750	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Spavinaw

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Dustin	360	$31,667	$59,600	3.1%	46.1%
Jennings	346	$35,833	$82,100	7.7%	38.0%
Bokoshe	388	$33,646	$80,800	5.3%	24.3%
Eldon	326	N/A	$132,100	39.0%	10.7%
Marland	358	$27,170	$91,300	2.7%	11.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 359, Spavinaw'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

Spavinaw is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Mayes County. The total population is 359. It ranks as the 420th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Spavinaw is 51.8 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. 20.1% 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 Spavinaw is $32,813. This is 50% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 39.1%. This is 155% 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 10.9%. This is 119% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $67,900. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Spavinaw is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Spavinaw is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

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 87.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Spavinaw, 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 Spavinaw, Oklahoma?

Spavinaw, Oklahoma has a population of 359 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Spavinaw, OK?

The median household income in Spavinaw is $32,813, which is 59% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Spavinaw, OK?

The poverty rate in Spavinaw is 39.1%. This means approximately 138 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Spavinaw, Oklahoma?

Spavinaw's population is 67.7% White, 0.0% Black, 3.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Spavinaw, OK?

The median home value in Spavinaw is $67,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.1x.

How educated is Spavinaw, Oklahoma?

4.4% of adults (25+) in Spavinaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.