Stringtown, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Stringtown, Oklahoma had a total population of 409, the 398th largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $60,682, which is 7% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x.
Stringtown Quick Facts
How Stringtown 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 | 440 | 409 | -7.0% |
| Median household income | $52,857 | $60,682 | +14.8% |
| Median home value | $81,500 | $106,300 | +30.4% |
How Stringtown 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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Stringtown Rankings in Oklahoma
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Other Cities in Atoka County
Cities Similar to Stringtown
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCurtain | 410 | N/A | $46,000 | 8.5% | 39.4% |
| Chattanooga | 406 | $53,438 | $113,700 | 29.6% | 16.3% |
| Titanic | 419 | $67,500 | $160,700 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| Katie | 429 | $56,375 | $155,000 | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Bell | 384 | $63,688 | $145,000 | 0.0% | 32.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 409, Stringtown'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
Stringtown is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Atoka County. The total population is 409. It ranks as the 398th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Stringtown is 36.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Stringtown is $60,682. This is 7% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $106,300. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Stringtown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Stringtown is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 4.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.
Education
17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 92.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Stringtown, 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 Stringtown, Oklahoma?
Stringtown, Oklahoma has a population of 409 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Stringtown, OK?
The median household income in Stringtown is $60,682, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Stringtown, OK?
The poverty rate in Stringtown is 15.2%. This means approximately 62 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Stringtown, Oklahoma?
Stringtown's population is 63.1% White, 4.7% Black, 1.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Stringtown, OK?
The median home value in Stringtown is $106,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.8x.
How educated is Stringtown, Oklahoma?
17.4% of adults (25+) in Stringtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.