Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 18.6% ▲ 86% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 220 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,579 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 2,800 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 3,033 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,034 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,751 (33%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,362 ▼ 33% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,700 ▼ 39% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $793/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 13,502 |
| Vacant Units | 1,656 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Tahlequah is a city in Oklahoma, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 30,990 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.
Economically, Tahlequah is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,362 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Tahlequah is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $793 per month.
The population of Tahlequah is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.3%.
Tahlequah, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74464 | 30,990 | $51,362 | $169,700 | $793 | 6.1% | 39.0% | 55.9% |