Wilburton is a city located in Latimer County Oklahoma. Wilburton has a 2024 population of 2,295. It is also the county seat of Latimer County. Wilburton is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,286 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilburton is $53,444 with a poverty rate of 22.18%. The median age in Wilburton is 30.9 years: 29.3 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilburton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,854 | 65.56% |
| Native American | 666 | 23.55% |
| Two or more races | 272 | 9.62% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 1.27% |
| 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 | 1,041 | 2.5 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 428 | 3.36 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 351 | 1.09 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Female | 141 | 3.18 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 121 | 2.79 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 12.81% |
| Associates Degree | 184 | 11.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 93 | 5.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 4.08% |
| High School Graduate | 639 | 39.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 3.84% |
| Some College | 365 | 22.59% |
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 | 1,111 | 956 | 127 |
| Native American | 293 | 261 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 106 | 59 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 60 | 8 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 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 white people with a rate of 11.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,688 | $65,000 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,125 | $63,750 | $28,906 |
| High School Graduate | $32,620 | $34,714 | $24,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,789 | $30,921 | $29,500 |
| Overall | $33,217 | $37,500 | $28,322 |
| Some College | $34,306 | $37,237 | $30,391 |
$33,217
Average Earnings
$37,500
Average Male
$28,322
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.72% of Wilburton residents speak only English, while 2.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,531 | 366 | 23.91% |
| Multiple | 240 | 100 | 41.67% |
| Native | 623 | 91 | 14.61% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 47 | 19.58% |
| Black | 19 | 6 | 31.58% |
22.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.41%
Male Poverty Rate
25.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilburton is Multiple, with 41.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilburton is Native, with 14.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.98% |
| High School | 19.5% |
| Some College | 11.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Female Employed | 17.02% |
| Male Employed | 8.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,052 | $58,460 |
| Households | $39,263 | $53,444 |
| Married Families | $60,536 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,510 | $34,848 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
141
Number of Veterans
133
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 8.13% |
| Native American | 12 | 2.76% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 5.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
65.35%
Born in Wilburton
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
1.03%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.97% of Wilburton residents were born in the United States, with 65.35% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.03% 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 | 2,307 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 2,304 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 2,302 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 2,300 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 2,297 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 2,295 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 2,293 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2022 | 2,306 | 30 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 2,276 | -10 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 2,286 | -252 | -9.93% |
| 2019 | 2,538 | -29 | -1.13% |
| 2018 | 2,567 | -40 | -1.53% |
| 2017 | 2,607 | -65 | -2.43% |
| 2016 | 2,672 | -20 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 2,692 | -42 | -1.54% |
| 2014 | 2,734 | -9 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 2,743 | -54 | -1.93% |
| 2012 | 2,797 | -42 | -1.48% |
| 2011 | 2,839 | 7 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 2,832 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,972 | -120 | -3.88% |
| 1990 | 3,092 | 96 | 3.2% |
| 1980 | 2,996 | 689 | 29.87% |