Short is a CDP located in Adair County Oklahoma. Short has a 2024 population of 232. Short is currently declining at a rate of -2.11% annually but its population has increased by 27.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 182 in 2020.
The average household income in Short is $53,545 with a poverty rate of 23.65%. The median age in Short is 53.8 years: 60.1 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Short was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 219 | 90.87% |
| Native American | 16 | 6.64% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 2.49% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 99 | 2.43 | 96 | 4 |
| Married | 77 | 2.84 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Non Family | 22 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
96.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 11.98% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 7.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.2% |
| High School Graduate | 79 | 47.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 51 | 30.54% |
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 | 145 | 126 | 14 |
| Native American | 16 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $68,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,125 | $0 | $68,011 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$68,125
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$68,011
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Short residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 37 | 17.13% |
| Native | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
| Multiple | 6 | 6 | 100% |
23.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.14%
Male Poverty Rate
13.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Short is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Short is White, with 17.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 100% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.09% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,625 | $65,931 |
| Households | - | $53,545 |
| Married Families | $45,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $2,499 | $10,195 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
73.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
75.8%
Male Marriage Rate
71.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 15.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.8%
Labor Force Participation
39.8%
Employment Rate
0%
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
1.66%
Born in Short
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Short residents were born in the United States, with 1.66% having been born in Oklahoma. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 232 | -5 | -2.11% |
| 2023 | 237 | -4 | -1.66% |
| 2022 | 241 | 60 | 33.15% |
| 2021 | 181 | -1 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 182 | -116 | -38.93% |
| 2019 | 298 | -36 | -10.78% |
| 2018 | 334 | 6 | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 328 | -95 | -22.46% |
| 2016 | 423 | -32 | -7.03% |
| 2015 | 455 | 82 | 21.98% |
| 2014 | 373 | 83 | 28.62% |
| 2013 | 290 | -27 | -8.52% |
| 2012 | 317 | 31 | 10.84% |
| 2011 | 286 | -7 | -2.39% |
| 2010 | 293 | 0 | 0% |