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Arapaho, OK

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

715
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

36.8
years ∙ half population younger than 36.8, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
52.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1%
foreign-born population
99%Native
1% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Arapaho is a town within Custer County, Oklahoma, United States.
Location
Town in Custer County, OK, US
Co-ordinates
DEC35.577797° N, 98.959345° W
DMS35° 34′ 40.07″ N, 98° 57′ 33.64″ W

Population Density & area

1,023/sq mi (395/km²)
Total Area
0.699 sq mi (1.81 km²)
Land Area
0.699 sq mi (1.81 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

49% male
Male 49%
Female 51%
males per 100 females
Arapaho 95.9
Custer County 98.4
Oklahoma 99.1

Nativity

1%
foreign-born population
99%Native
1% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Arapaho 1%
Custer County 5%
Oklahoma 6.4%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

36.8
years ∙ half population younger than 36.8, half older
Arapaho
36.8
Custer County
32.8
Oklahoma
37

Dependency ratio

Low High
62.5
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Arapaho 62.5
Custer County 65.3
Oklahoma 67.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 28.5% 24.9% 24%
Working age (18-64) 61.6% 60.5% 59.7%
Senior (65+) 9.9% 14.6% 16.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 62.5 65.3 67.4
Child dependency ratio 46.4 41.2 40.1
Old-age dependency ratio 16.1 24.1 27.3
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
63.9%
Black
4.1%
Asian
0.3%
Hispanic
25.5%
Other
6.2%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
52.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Arapaho 52.2%
Custer County 52.1%
Oklahoma 58.1%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Arapaho population
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Hispanic or Latino 25.5% 19.9% 12.7%
Mexican 22.7% 18.3% 9.7%
Puerto Rican 1% 0.1% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 1.8% 1.4% 2.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 74.5% 80.1% 87.3%
One race 73.7% 73.7% 78.4%
White 63.9% 65.8% 62.1%
Black or African American 4.1% 2.6% 6.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5.5% 4.4% 6.6%
Asian 0.3% 0.9% 2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 0.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0.8% 6.4% 8.9%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

65.4% family
Family 65.4%
Non family 34.6%
% family households
Arapaho 65.4%
Custer County 61.3%
Oklahoma 64.3%

Average household size

2.7
persons per household
Arapaho
2.7
Custer County
2.44
Oklahoma
2.5

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Arapaho population
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Total households 237 11,044 1,562,389
Average houshold size 2.7 2.44 2.5
Family households 155 6,766 1,004,739
Average family size 3.46 3.09 3.12
Married couple family 115 5,231 731,372
Other families 40 1,535 273,367
Male householder 23 438 84,154
Female householder 17 1,097 189,213
Non-family households 82 4,278 557,650
One-person households 52 3,404 462,709
Male householder 15 1,701 215,472
Senior (65+) living alone 6 351 65,100
Female householder 37 1,703 247,237
Senior (65+) living alone 11 680 126,972
Other living arrangements 30 874 94,941

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

306
housing units
Arapaho 306
Custer County 12,971
Oklahoma 1,775,127

Occupancy status

77.5% occupied
Occupied 77.5%
Vacant 22.5%
vacancy rate
Arapaho 22.5%
Custer County 14.9%
Oklahoma 12%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

74.9%
Single family houses
Single family houses
74.9%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
2.6%
Mobile homes
22.5%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1973
Half of houses were built before 1973, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
4.9%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
32.7%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
57.8%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
4.5%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.3 5.3 5.5
1–3 rooms 4.6% 14.5% 12.1%
4–6 rooms 78.8% 57.5% 58.2%
7+ rooms 16.7% 28.1% 29.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 2.3% 2.9% 2.1%
1 bedroom 1% 8.4% 9%
2 bedrooms 31.7% 27.3% 22.7%
3 bedrooms 50% 46.7% 47.9%
4+ bedrooms 15.1% 14.7% 18.2%
At a glance
Median year built 1973 1979 1981
Total housing units 306 12,971 1,775,127
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

71.7% owners
Renter-occupied 28.3%
Owner-occupied 71.7%
homeownership rate
Arapaho 71.7%
Custer County 60.2%
Oklahoma 65.8%

Average household size

2.92
Owner-occupied
2.13
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Arapaho 2.92
Custer County 2.63
Oklahoma 2.6

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Total occupied units 237 11,044 1,562,389
Year moved in
2020 or later 22.8% 36.1% 27.2%
2010 to 2019 30% 36.7% 40.4%
2000 to 2009 22.4% 12.8% 15.8%
1999 or earlier 24.9% 14.4% 16.5%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 98.7% 97.8% 97.1%
1.01 to 1.50 1.3% 1.8% 2.1%
1.51 or more 0% 0.5% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 11% 4.8% 5.6%
1 vehicle 28.3% 32.9% 32.5%
2 vehicles 42.6% 36.9% 37.8%
3 or more vehicles 18.1% 25.3% 24.1%
House heating fuel used
Gas 54% 48.8% 55.8%
Electricity 46% 49.6% 41.7%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.2%
All other fuels 0% 1.3% 1.9%
No fuel used 0% 0.2% 0.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.3% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 1% 1%
No telephone service available 0% 0.7% 1%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$118,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Arapaho
$118,800
Custer County
$181,500
Oklahoma
$199,800

Housing Cost Burden

5.5%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
5.5%
Owners without a mortgage
18.6%
Renters
70.5%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Property value
Median Value $118,800 $181,500 $199,800
Under $100,000 34.1% 26.7% 21.1%
$100,000 - $200,000 52.9% 29.2% 29%
$200,000 - $300,000 10.6% 22% 23.5%
$300,000 - $500,000 0% 15.3% 18.5%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 2.4% 6.3% 6.5%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.4% 1.4%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 42.9% 49.8% 53.7%
Without a mortgage 57.1% 50.2% 46.3%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $964 $1,551 $1,539
Without a mortgage $434 $493 $519
Gross rent
Median rent $889 $824 $1,014

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

5.6%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Arapaho 5.6%
Custer County 31.7%
Oklahoma 28.3%

Adults without a high school diploma

14.3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Arapaho 14.3%
Custer County 11.2%
Oklahoma 10.6%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

111
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
5.4%
K–12
94.6%
College / Undergraduate
0%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

0%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Arapaho
0%
Custer County
53.7%
Oklahoma
34.2%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Total enrolled (age 3+) 111 8,398 1,004,858
Nursery / preschool 5.4% 6.2% 5.8%
K–12 94.6% 59.8% 71%
Kindergarten 12.6% 2.9% 5.5%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 45.9% 20.9% 21.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 18% 18.6% 22%
High School: Grades 9–12 18% 17.4% 21.9%
College or graduate school 0% 34% 23.2%
College, undergraduate 0% 30.9% 18.7%
Graduate, professional school 0% 3.1% 4.5%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 0% 53.7% 34.2%
School type
Public school 98.2% 93.9% 85.7%
Private school 1.8% 6.1% 14.3%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

463
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
13%
HS graduate
53.6%
Some college no degree
19.2%
Associates degree
7.3%
Bachelors degree
3.2%
Graduate or professional degree
2.4%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
33.3% · 66.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
53.3% · 46.7%
HS graduate
59.3% · 40.7%
Some college no degree
57.3% · 42.7%
Associates degree
8.8% · 91.2%
Bachelors degree
13.3% · 86.7%
Graduate or professional degree
81.8% · 18.2%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Population (25+) 463 16,708 2,668,805
Less than 9th grade 1.3% 4.6% 3.8%
9th–12th, no diploma 13% 6.6% 6.8%
High school diploma or GED 53.6% 30.1% 30.6%
Some college, no degree 19.2% 20.8% 22.1%
Associate's degree 7.3% 6.2% 8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 5.6% 31.7% 28.3%
Bachelor's degree 3.2% 19.9% 18.5%
Graduate or professional 2.4% 11.8% 9.9%
High School or higher 85.7% 88.8% 89.4%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$35,208
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$48,750
HS graduate
$33,125
Some college or associates
$27,188
Bachelors degree
$60,417
Graduate or professional degree
$66,667

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
0%
HS graduate
26.4%
Some college or associates
25.7%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $35,208 $42,005 $46,101
Less than high school graduate $48,750 $32,227 $31,734
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $33,125 $35,258 $37,211
Some college or associate's degree $27,188 $35,151 $43,445
Bachelor's degree $60,417 $50,194 $58,520
Graduate or professional degree $66,667 $59,987 $73,412
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 0% 23.8% 26.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.4% 17.7% 16.5%
Some college or associate's degree 25.7% 9.3% 11.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 4% 4.7%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

520
residents 16 years and over
Arapaho 520
Custer County 21,907
Oklahoma 3,175,891

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
47.1%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Arapaho 47.1%
Custer County 65.2%
Oklahoma 57.5%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

39.7
years ∙ half are younger than 39.7, half older
Arapaho
39.7
Custer County
35.3
Oklahoma
38.7
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

47.7% male
Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Arapaho 52.3
Custer County 46.1
Oklahoma 46.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Arapaho
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Total labor force 262 14,915 1,944,142
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.8% 5% 4.6%
20 to 24 years 13% 20.7% 11%
25 to 29 years 5.7% 10.9% 11.2%
30 to 34 years 13.7% 9.2% 11.3%
35 to 44 years 17.6% 20.9% 21.8%
45 to 54 years 33.6% 14.7% 18.4%
55 to 59 years 3.4% 6.3% 8.3%
60 to 64 years 5.7% 6.5% 7.2%
65 to 74 years 3.4% 4.8% 5.3%
75 years and over 0% 0.9% 1%
Gender composition
Male 47.7% 53.9% 53.4%
Female 52.3% 46.1% 46.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

50.4%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Arapaho
50.4%
Custer County
68.1%
Oklahoma
61.2%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

45.8%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
55.5%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Arapaho 55.5%
Custer County 61.6%
Oklahoma 56.4%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Arapaho
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 66.7% 43.8% 39.9%
20 to 24 years 81% 88.3% 75.6%
25 to 29 years 53.6% 92.7% 81%
30 to 34 years 61% 83.4% 80.4%
35 to 44 years 47.4% 84.7% 80%
45 to 54 years 60.7% 87.9% 77.6%
55 to 59 years 22.5% 66.2% 69.9%
60 to 64 years 65.2% 61.3% 56%
65 to 74 years 17.6% 29.4% 26.1%
75 years and over 0% 8.2% 7.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 45.8% 74.8% 66.1%
Female 55.5% 61.6% 56.4%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 55.3% 65.6% 59.9%
Black or African American 18.8% 61.9% 61%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50% 68.5% 60.4%
Asian 100% 89.2% 67.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 70.5%
Some Other Race 14.3% 76.1% 69.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 26.1% 77.4% 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42% 77.9% 70.3%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

6.5%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Arapaho
6.5%
Custer County
4.2%
Oklahoma
5%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

8.8%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
4.4%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Arapaho 8.8%
Custer County 5.2%
Oklahoma 5.1%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Arapaho
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
By age group
16 to 19 years 40% 5.8% 14%
20 to 24 years 11.8% 7.2% 7.6%
25 to 29 years 20% 4.5% 5.7%
30 to 34 years 0% 7.8% 5.3%
35 to 44 years 0% 2.7% 4.3%
45 to 54 years 6.8% 2.7% 3.8%
55 to 59 years 0% 2.5% 3.6%
60 to 64 years 0% 1.4% 3%
65 to 74 years 0% 0% 2.4%
75 years and over —% 0% 2.4%
By gender
Male 8.8% 5.2% 5.1%
Female 4.4% 3.1% 4.8%
By race, ethnicity
White 5.8% 3.6% 4.3%
Black or African American 0% 2.8% 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19% 3.4% 6.2%
Asian 0% 0% 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 10.3%
Some Other Race 0% 6.8% 5.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 7.1% 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 7.3% 5.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

245
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Arapaho 245
Custer County 14,283
Oklahoma 1,825,720
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

74%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Arapaho 74%
Custer County 69%
Oklahoma 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Arapaho, OK workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 4 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 23.3%
Manufacturing 15.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 28.1% of 114 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 41.2% of 131 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Arapaho
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Total employed population 245 14,283 1,825,720
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 6.3% 1.6%
Mining and logging 2.9% 4.6% 2%
Construction 6.9% 6.4% 7.4%
Manufacturing 15.5% 7.2% 9.2%
Wholesale trade 3.3% 2.1% 2.1%
Retail trade 6.1% 12.9% 11.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 12.2% 3.9% 4.7%
Utilities 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Information 0% 0.8% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 2.4% 4.7% 4%
Real estate and leasing 0% 0.8% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 2% 2.4% 5.5%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 9.8% 1.9% 3.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.3% 11.3% 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 23.3% 14% 13.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.4% 2.2% 2.4%
Accommodation and food services 0.8% 9% 6.6%
Other services 4.9% 5.1% 5.1%
Government 4.1% 2.9% 6.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

64.9% Private
Government 17.6%
Private Employment 64.9%
Self Employed 17.6%
Private employment (%)
Arapaho 64.9%
Custer County 72.7%
Oklahoma 71.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

17.6%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 4.5%
Unincorporated business 13.1%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Arapaho
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Private wage & salary 64.9% 72.7% 71.5%
For-profit company employees 60.8% 65.3% 64.1%
Not-for-profit employees 4.1% 7.4% 7.4%
Self-employed 17.6% 11.1% 10.8%
Incorporated business 4.5% 4.9% 3.9%
Unincorporated business 13.1% 5.8% 6.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.4% 0.2%
Government 17.6% 16.1% 17.7%
Local government 4.1% 5.9% 7%
State government 11.8% 7.1% 5.9%
Federal government 1.6% 3.1% 4.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

17.4% WFH
Work from home 17.4%
Commute to work 82.6%
Working from home (%)
Arapaho 17.4%
Custer County 3.9%
Oklahoma 9.4%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

20.3 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Arapaho 20.3
Custer County 19
Oklahoma 22.4
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Arapaho
Employed residents 16+.
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Total employed population 245 14,283 1,825,720
Worked from home 17.4% 3.9% 9.4%
Drove Alone 81% 81% 77.4%
Carpooled 1.2% 11.9% 9.7%
Public transportation 0% 0% 0.3%
Walked 0.4% 2.7% 1.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 0.6% 1.5%
Commuting population 200 13,418 1,646,575
Mean travel time (minutes) 20.3 19 22.4
Less than 5 minutes 6% 11.4% 4.3%
5 to 14 minutes 58% 48.6% 28.8%
15 to 29 minutes 12.5% 21.4% 39%
30 to 44 minutes 7.5% 7% 17.5%
45 to 59 minutes 4.5% 3.3% 5.4%
60 to 89 minutes 6% 4.8% 3.1%
90 minutes or more 5.5% 3.6% 1.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$36,875
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Arapaho $36,875
Custer County $46,362
Oklahoma $51,576
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

57 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Arapaho 57¢
Custer County 68¢
Oklahoma 78¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Arapaho, OK workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$48,750
Workers in Wholesale trade report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Wholesale trade $48,750
Educational services $40,938
Government $40,625
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Wholesale trade earn the highest median earnings — $48,750, compared to $48,750 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $64,375, compared to $27,813 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Arapaho
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Median Earnings $36,875 $46,362 $51,576
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $31,948 $41,668
Mining and logging $— $78,828 $78,417
Construction $— $51,038 $51,019
Manufacturing $36,250 $55,496 $56,450
Wholesale trade $48,750 $60,813 $57,350
Retail trade $31,071 $35,247 $38,701
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $37,188 $54,423 $59,373
Utilities $— $62,250 $79,794
Information $— $55,417 $61,653
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $35,263 $60,055
Real estate and leasing $— $107,917 $53,227
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $72,031 $71,174
Corporate management $— $— $94,844
Administrative and waste services $— $34,348 $41,906
Education and health services
Educational services $40,938 $47,454 $50,069
Health care and social assistance $22,083 $41,801 $50,175
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $31,336 $41,123
Accommodation and food services $— $16,576 $29,914
Other services $33,125 $41,875 $44,129
Government $40,625 $59,044 $62,603
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$46,667
Workers in State government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
State government $46,667
Local government $43,750
Nonprofit organization $42,083
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in State government roles earn the highest median earnings — $63,750, compared to $48,750 for all employed men
Female
Women in State government roles earn the highest median earnings — $45,833, compared to $27,813 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Arapaho
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $37,083 $47,952 $50,451
Not-for-profit employees $42,083 $34,311 $54,279
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $47,738 $62,740
Unincorporated business $— $31,047 $41,571
Government
Local government $43,750 $41,761 $48,923
State government $46,667 $54,180 $53,492
Federal government $— $51,063 $66,578
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Arapaho, OK workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$64,375
Workers in Management occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Management $64,375
Education, training and library $62,500
Health technicians $55,417
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Construction and extraction occupations earn the highest median earnings — $46,875 versus $48,750 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Health technicians occupations earn the highest median earnings — $46,250 versus $27,813 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Arapaho
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Median earnings(Total) $36,875 $46,362 $51,576
Management and business
Management $64,375 $57,392 $74,482
Business and finance $51,250 $44,973 $70,129
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $59,286 $80,547
Architecture and engineering $— $111,875 $91,864
Sciences $— $63,750 $73,721
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $49,875 $50,068
Legal $— $80,500 $81,758
Education, Training and Library $62,500 $51,059 $49,313
Arts, design and media $— $45,078 $54,903
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $56,484 $85,059
Health technicians $55,417 $40,231 $49,379
Healthcare support $— $29,545 $34,135
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $35,478 $48,040
Law enforcement $— $65,583 $58,554
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $17,337 $25,676
Building and grounds cleaning $— $28,750 $30,462
Personal care and service $— $26,745 $31,841
Sales and office
Sales $30,000 $40,768 $46,845
Office and Administrative Support $41,250 $32,196 $42,533
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $30,583 $36,124
Construction and extraction $46,875 $51,711 $48,423
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $36,563 $62,542 $57,530
Production and transportation
Production $34,375 $41,939 $48,149
Transportation $— $63,417 $53,537
Material moving $— $34,519 $36,237
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$39,632
Median household income in Arapaho
Median household income (USD)
Arapaho
$39,632
Custer County
$59,738
Oklahoma
$65,039
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Arapaho, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$18,488
Per capita income in Arapaho
Per capita income (USD)
Arapaho
$18,488
Custer County
$31,773
Oklahoma
$35,624
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Arapaho, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$50,825
Average household income in Arapaho
Avg household income (USD)
Arapaho
$50,825
Custer County
$82,426
Oklahoma
$88,936
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Arapaho, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$50,825
Mean household income
$39,632
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Arapaho $11,193
Custer County $22,688
Oklahoma $23,897
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Arapaho
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Arapaho and peer geographies.
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Total households 237 11,044 1,562,389
Median household income $39,632 $59,738 $65,039
Mean household income $50,825 $82,426 $88,936
Mean-median gap $11,193 $22,688 $23,897
Family households 155 6,766 1,004,739
Median family income $53,917 $77,222 $82,385
Mean family income $59,954 $103,752 $106,547
Mean-median gap $6,037 $26,530 $24,162
Non-family households 82 4,278 557,650
Median non-family income $35,893 $38,553 $39,121
Mean non-family income $33,568 $46,889 $53,264
Mean-median gap $-2,325 $8,336 $14,143
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $18,488 $31,773 $35,624
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

61.6%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Arapaho
61.6%
Custer County
83.8%
Oklahoma
75.9%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
40.5% of households (96) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $19,553
SSI (disability)
18.6% of households (44) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $10,264
Cash Assistance
7.2% of households (17) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $10,264
SNAP / Food Stamps
24.9% of households (59) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Arapaho
Share of households receiving each income type
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Total households 237 11,044 1,562,389
Wage-based income
With earnings 62% 84% 76%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 41% 27% 32%
Average social security income $19,553 $23,220 $23,616
Retirement income 27% 18% 23%
Average retirement income $16,255 $28,715 $28,707
SSI (Supplemental security) 19% 3% 5%
Average SSI income $10,264 $12,552 $11,796
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 25% 12% 14%
Cash assistance 7% 3% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$53,917
Family households earn $53,917, compared to $35,893 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$39,632
Family households
$53,917
Nonfamily households
$35,893
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$55,114
Married-couple families earn $55,114, compared to $36,667 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$53,917
Married-couple families
$55,114
Other family types
$36,667
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Arapaho
Median household and family income by household size in Arapaho, compared with peer geographies.
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Total households 237 11,044 1,562,389
Household income by size
1-person $26,250 $35,128 $34,501
2-person $43,021 $74,361 $75,064
3-person $— $73,067 $85,696
4-person $— $83,125 $96,250
5-person $56,705 $80,804 $93,320
6-person $— $59,683 $91,755
7-person or more $— $76,250 $90,225
Total families 155 6,766 1,004,739
Family income by size
2-person $44,375 $74,714 $74,729
3-person $72,500 $74,182 $84,547
4-person $— $84,143 $96,528
5-person $56,705 $82,682 $93,885
6-person $— $59,925 $89,614
7-person or more $— $87,679 $89,402
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

43.19%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.94%
of all household income
Top 20%
43.19%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn more than two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.94% — meaning the top 20% hold 8.7 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$145,310
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
16.65%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
14.3%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $145,310 and hold 14.3% of all household income — slightly less than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 16.65%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
58.7%
$50K - $100K
30.4%
$100K - $150K
8.4%
$150K - $200K
2.5%
Over $200K
0%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

10.9%
of all households, 26 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Arapaho 10.9%
Custer County 24.2%
Oklahoma 30.5%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Arapaho
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Arapaho, compared with peer geographies.
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Median household income $39,632 $59,738 $65,039
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.4% 5.8% 5.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.3% 5.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.1% 8.4% 7.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 8.6% 8.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 25.7% 12.8% 12.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.3% 19.5% 18%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 14.8% 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.4% 11.6% 16.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.5% 5.7% 7.2%
$200,000 or more 0% 6.9% 7.2%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 33% 28.5% 26.4%
Share below $75,000 76% 60.8% 56.5%
Share above $100,000 10.9% 24.2% 30.5%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.38
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Arapaho 0.38
Custer County 0.48
Oklahoma 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$109,769
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Arapaho
$109,769
Custer County
$213,751
Oklahoma
$222,842
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Arapaho
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $19,875 $25,045 $27,845
Lower 20% $36,615 $49,001 $51,952
Middle 20% $51,600 $74,153 $81,244
Upper 20% $80,800 $111,545 $127,824
Top 5% threshold $116,344 $217,462 $231,714
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $12,552 $13,251 $14,438
Lower 20% $29,771 $36,943 $39,578
Middle 20% $40,863 $60,256 $65,617
Upper 20% $61,169 $87,932 $102,205
Top 20% $109,769 $213,751 $222,842
Top 5% $145,310 $393,204 $395,074
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.94% 3.22% 3.25%
Lower 20% 11.71% 8.96% 8.9%
Middle 20% 16.08% 14.62% 14.76%
Upper 20% 24.07% 21.34% 22.98%
Top 20% 43.19% 51.86% 50.11%
Top 5% 14.3% 23.85% 22.21%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Arapaho due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 205 White households (86.5% of all households), the median household income is $38,750.
Black
Among the 6 Black or African American households (2.5% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Arapaho
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Custer County and Oklahoma.
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
All Residents $39,632 $59,738 $65,039
White $38,750 $62,599 $69,090
Black or African American $— $— $45,363
American Indian and Alaska Native $102,083 $87,868 $57,946
Asian $— $23,893 $75,014
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $65,779
Some Other Race $— $42,813 $56,501
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $49,864 $59,976
Hispanic or Latino $43,021 $48,019 $57,612
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

16.6%
16.6% of residents, or 106 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Arapaho
16.6%
Custer County
16.4%
Oklahoma
15.3%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Arapaho
0%
Custer County
7.5%
Oklahoma
3.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

10.3%
10.3% of children under 18, or 21 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Arapaho
10.3%
Custer County
15.1%
Oklahoma
20.1%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of adults aged 65 and older, or 0 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Arapaho
0%
Custer County
9.2%
Oklahoma
10.7%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
Overall poverty rate 16.6% 16.4% 15.3%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 10.3% 15.1% 20.1%
Under 5 years 6.7% 15.5% 23%
5 to 17 years 10.6% 14.9% 19%
18 to 64 years 23.4% 18.7% 14.7%
18 to 34 years 5.2% 29.8% 18.3%
35 to 64 years 30% 10% 12.4%
65 years and over 0% 9.2% 10.7%
Poverty by sex
Male 21.6% 15.4% 14%
Female 12.6% 17.5% 16.7%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 7.5% 3.5%
Worked part time or part year 32.9% 31% 20.3%
Did not work 33.7% 19.4% 23.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

21.5%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
21.5%
Family
16.8%
Nonfamily
30.5%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

16.8%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
16.8%
Married-couple
15.7%
Other families
20%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Arapaho
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 16.8% 10.7% 11.3%
Householder under 25 years 33.3% 17.7% 27.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 25% 13.1% 15.1%
Householder 45 to 64 years 12.5% 8.7% 8.3%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 6.4% 6.9%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 30.5% 31.6% 22.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 63.8% 38.9%
Householder 25 to 44 years 50% 24.6% 17%
Householder 45 to 64 years 38.6% 12.6% 26.5%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 20.4% 18.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
17.6% of White residents, or 97 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
100% of Black or African American residents, or 9 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Arapaho
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Arapaho and peer geographies.
Arapaho Custer County Oklahoma
All Residents 16.6% 16.4% 15.3%
White 17.6% 14.5% 13%
Black or African American 100% 50.2% 25.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 19.9% 19.3%
Asian 0% 26.1% 13.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 23%
Some Other Race 0% 23.3% 20.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 14.6% 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8% 19.2% 20.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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