Heavener is a city located in Le Flore County Oklahoma. Heavener has a 2024 population of 3,039. Heavener is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 2.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,979 in 2020.
The average household income in Heavener is $50,030 with a poverty rate of 37.18%. The median age in Heavener is 33.2 years: 29.3 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Heavener was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,689 | 56.08% |
| Other race | 660 | 21.91% |
| Two or more races | 446 | 14.81% |
| Native American | 198 | 6.57% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 938 | 3.13 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 370 | 4.01 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Non Family | 320 | 1.29 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
| Female | 183 | 4.09 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 65 | 4.54 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
3.85
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 265 | 14.59% |
| Associates Degree | 202 | 11.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 141 | 7.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 1.93% |
| High School Graduate | 636 | 35.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 279 | 15.36% |
| Some College | 258 | 14.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,030 | 832 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 458 | 209 | 26 |
| Other Race | 292 | 128 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 260 | 166 | 31 |
| Native American | 138 | 85 | 9 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 11.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,750 | $70,625 | $28,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,449 | $25,769 | $23,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,138 | $28,977 | $16,742 |
| Overall | $25,119 | $29,934 | $21,267 |
| Some College | $25,500 | $32,813 | $20,871 |
$25,119
Average Earnings
$29,934
Average Male
$21,267
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.9% of Heavener residents speak only English, while 30.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,064 | 504 | 47.37% |
| White | 1,399 | 432 | 30.88% |
| Other | 660 | 273 | 41.36% |
| Multiple | 424 | 136 | 32.08% |
| Native | 189 | 73 | 38.62% |
| Black | 15 | 5 | 33.33% |
37.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.89%
Male Poverty Rate
39.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Heavener is Hispanic, with 47.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Heavener is White, with 30.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.62% |
| Some College | 30.72% |
| High School | 25.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 50.88% |
| Female Employed | 23.94% |
| Male Employed | 14.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,409 | $55,115 |
| Households | $36,410 | $50,030 |
| Married Families | $54,444 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,071 | $34,390 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
111
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 6.17% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 10.79% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 3.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.86%
Born in Heavener
85.39%
Native Born
14.61%
Foreign Born
13.51%
Non Citizen
1.1%
Naturalized
85.39% of Heavener residents were born in the United States, with 42.86% having been born in Oklahoma. 13.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,114 | 15 | 0.48% |
| 2028 | 3,099 | 15 | 0.49% |
| 2027 | 3,084 | 15 | 0.49% |
| 2026 | 3,069 | 15 | 0.49% |
| 2025 | 3,054 | 15 | 0.49% |
| 2024 | 3,039 | 15 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 3,024 | 23 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 3,001 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 2,995 | 16 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 2,979 | -314 | -9.54% |
| 2019 | 3,293 | -19 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 3,312 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 3,315 | -27 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 3,342 | -13 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 3,355 | -31 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 3,386 | -25 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 3,411 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 3,417 | -15 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 3,432 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 3,440 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,201 | 600 | 23.07% |
| 1990 | 2,601 | -175 | -6.3% |
| 1980 | 2,776 | 210 | 8.18% |
| 1970 | 2,566 | -548 | -17.6% |