Zion, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Zion, Oklahoma had a total population of 29, the 795th 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
- 75.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Oklahoma.
Zion Quick Facts
How Zion 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 | 36 | 29 | -19.4% |
How Zion 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+)
Zion Rankings in Oklahoma
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Other Cities in Adair County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stilwell | 3,755 | $37,292 | 34.2% | $101,600 |
| Westville | 1,743 | $39,400 | 34.1% | $68,500 |
| Fairfield | 690 | $87,625 | 17.4% | $93,300 |
| Chewey | 642 | $83,313 | 40.3% | $125,000 |
| Cherry Tree | 585 | $63,000 | 23.2% | $114,100 |
| Lyons Switch | 569 | $70,417 | 17.8% | $185,800 |
| Rocky Mountain | 532 | $52,500 | 17.3% | $153,900 |
| Titanic | 419 | $67,500 | 12.8% | $160,700 |
| Baron | 413 | $90,583 | 0.0% | $173,800 |
| Bell | 384 | $63,688 | 32.8% | $145,000 |
Cities Similar to Zion
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 29 | $61,146 | N/A | 58.6% | 20.7% |
| Old Eucha | 30 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 3.3% |
| Badger Lee | 28 | $30,625 | N/A | 0.0% | 57.1% |
| Fittstown | 28 | $28,906 | N/A | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Erin Springs | 31 | N/A | N/A | 22.6% | 12.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 29, Zion'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
Zion is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Adair County. The total population is 29. It ranks as the 795th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Zion is 61.4 years. This is 66% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Zion. 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 Zion, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $116,700. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $199,800. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Zion is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population.
Education
75.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Zion in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 165% higher than the state rate of 28.3%. 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 Zion, 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 Zion, Oklahoma?
Zion, Oklahoma has a population of 29 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Zion, OK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Zion — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Zion, OK?
The ACS sample for Zion 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 Zion, Oklahoma?
Zion's population is 37.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Zion, OK?
The median home value in Zion is $116,700.
How educated is Zion, Oklahoma?
75.0% of adults (25+) in Zion hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.