Income & Economy in May, OK
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$35,000
-52% vs national
Per Capita Income
$25,730
-31% vs national
Poverty Rate
30.0%
+121% vs national
Gini Index
0.3974
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
23.1%
+344% vs national
SNAP Recipients
21.4%
of households
How May Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)May vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. May is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
Poverty Rate
Unemployment Rate
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in May. The median household income here is $35,000.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
23.1%
+362% vs OK avg
Labor Force
13
Employed
10
Mean Commute
31 min
Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
46.7%
of adults 25+
Median Age
31.8
Work from Home
0.0%
of workers
The median household income in May, OK is $35,000, which is 52.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $25,730. The poverty rate of 30.0% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3974, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 23.1%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 31 minutes, with 0.0% working from home.