Idabel is a city located in McCurtain County Oklahoma. Idabel has a 2024 population of 6,965. It is also the county seat of McCurtain County. Idabel is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,987 in 2020.
The average household income in Idabel is $48,368 with a poverty rate of 29.47%. The median age in Idabel is 32.1 years: 30.8 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Idabel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,652 | 52.22% |
| Black or African American | 1,229 | 17.57% |
| Two or more races | 946 | 13.53% |
| Native American | 830 | 11.87% |
| Other race | 186 | 2.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 76 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 75 | 1.07% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,566 | 2.64 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Non Family | 948 | 1.09 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Married | 902 | 3.29 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Female | 572 | 3.74 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Male | 144 | 4.4 | 29.9 | 70.1 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
52.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 472 | 10.95% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 4.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 526 | 12.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 252 | 5.84% |
| High School Graduate | 1,761 | 40.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 184 | 4.27% |
| Some College | 911 | 21.13% |
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 | 2,545 | 2,212 | 548 |
| Black | 832 | 722 | 43 |
| Native American | 429 | 379 | 101 |
| 2+ Races | 278 | 201 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 269 | 175 | 9 |
| Other Race | 110 | 47 | 0 |
| Asian | 57 | 34 | 28 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,866 | $48,750 | $45,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,279 | $48,813 | $59,125 |
| High School Graduate | $25,445 | $33,056 | $20,978 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,614 | $29,219 | $21,250 |
| Overall | $31,840 | $34,959 | $27,079 |
| Some College | $33,391 | $36,759 | $28,533 |
$31,840
Average Earnings
$34,959
Average Male
$27,079
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.89% of Idabel residents speak only English, while 10.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,423 | 791 | 23.11% |
| Black | 1,182 | 587 | 49.66% |
| Multiple | 936 | 366 | 39.1% |
| Hispanic | 695 | 254 | 36.55% |
| Native | 799 | 231 | 28.91% |
| Other | 186 | 17 | 9.14% |
29.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.13%
Male Poverty Rate
28.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Idabel is Black, with 49.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Idabel is Other, with 9.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.85% |
| High School | 29% |
| Some College | 20.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.82% |
| Female Employed | 16.76% |
| Male Employed | 8.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,385 | $57,289 |
| Households | $34,683 | $48,368 |
| Married Families | $60,185 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,357 | $27,325 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
392
Number of Veterans
376
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 136 |
| Second Gulf War | 75 |
| Korea | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 135 |
| 65 to 74 | 127 |
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 264 | 8.95% |
| Black | 63 | 6.66% |
| Native American | 37 | 6.06% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 10 | 17.54% |
| Other Race | 4 | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
52.12%
Born in Idabel
94.78%
Native Born
5.22%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
2.66%
Naturalized
94.78% of Idabel residents were born in the United States, with 52.12% having been born in Oklahoma. 2.56% 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 | 6,939 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 6,944 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 6,949 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 6,955 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 6,960 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 6,965 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 6,971 | -47 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 7,018 | 20 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 6,998 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 6,987 | 165 | 2.42% |
| 2019 | 6,822 | -39 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 6,861 | -40 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 6,901 | -35 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 6,936 | -34 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 6,970 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 6,985 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 6,985 | -22 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 7,007 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 7,004 | 10 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 6,994 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,952 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 1990 | 6,957 | -665 | -8.72% |
| 1980 | 7,622 | 1,676 | 28.19% |
| 1970 | 5,946 | 979 | 19.71% |
| 1960 | 4,967 | 296 | 6.34% |
| 1950 | 4,671 | 982 | 26.62% |
| 1940 | 3,689 | 1,108 | 42.93% |
| 1930 | 2,581 | -486 | -15.85% |
| 1920 | 3,067 | -3,872 | -55.8% |