Fort Towson is a town located in Choctaw County Oklahoma. Fort Towson has a 2024 population of 496. Fort Towson is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 495 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Towson is $66,560 with a poverty rate of 14.06%. The median age in Fort Towson is 53.6 years: 56.5 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Towson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 77.51% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 10.38% |
| Native American | 51 | 8.82% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.56% |
| Other race | 6 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 247 | 2.34 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 119 | 2.76 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 96 | 1.27 | 49 | 51 |
| Female | 19 | 3.68 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 13 | 4.38 | 100 | 0 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 10.14% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 5.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 7.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 5.18% |
| High School Graduate | 209 | 47.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.25% |
| Some College | 96 | 21.62% |
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 | 366 | 327 | 54 |
| Native American | 30 | 24 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 23 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 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 white people with a rate of 14.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,444 | $58,750 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,375 | $32,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $39,167 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,250 | $37,500 | $29,500 |
| Some College | $40,208 | $32,292 | $45,000 |
$36,250
Average Earnings
$37,500
Average Male
$29,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.07% of Fort Towson residents speak only English, while 2.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 444 | 51 | 11.49% |
| Multiple | 51 | 11 | 21.57% |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Native | 51 | 6 | 11.76% |
| Other | 6 | 3 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3 | 27.27% |
14.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.5%
Male Poverty Rate
20%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Towson is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Towson is White, with 11.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.27% |
| Some College | 13.11% |
| High School | 11.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.58% |
| Female Employed | 11.54% |
| Male Employed | 4.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $85,479 |
| Households | $50,250 | $66,560 |
| Married Families | $74,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,587 | $35,734 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 17.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
76.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
11.6%
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
55.54%
Born in Fort Towson
97.92%
Native Born
2.08%
Foreign Born
1.56%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
97.92% of Fort Towson residents were born in the United States, with 55.54% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 497 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 497 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 497 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 496 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 496 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 496 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 496 | -6 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 502 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 501 | 6 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 495 | 7 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 488 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 488 | -5 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 493 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 494 | -7 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 501 | -3 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 504 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 502 | -3 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 505 | -4 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 509 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 509 | 0 | 0% |