Tonkawa Tribal Housing, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 276, Tonkawa Tribal Housing'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

Tonkawa Tribal Housing is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Kay 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 Tonkawa Tribal Housing is 16.5 years. This is 55% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 59.1% of the population under 18, Tonkawa Tribal Housing has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tonkawa Tribal Housing is $41,250. This is 37% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 44.9%. This is 193% 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 8.1%. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $43,800. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Tonkawa Tribal Housing is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 24.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tonkawa Tribal Housing is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 5.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 62.1%.

Education

2.0% 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. This is 93% 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 63.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tonkawa Tribal Housing, 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.