Pawhuska is a city located in Osage County Oklahoma. Pawhuska has a 2024 population of 2,907. It is also the county seat of Osage County. Pawhuska is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -2.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,981 in 2020.
The average household income in Pawhuska is $58,142 with a poverty rate of 14.68%. The median age in Pawhuska is 43.9 years: 39.1 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pawhuska was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,684 | 55.97% |
| Native American | 1,004 | 33.37% |
| Two or more races | 178 | 5.92% |
| Other race | 79 | 2.63% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,234 | 2.28 | 67 | 33 |
| Married | 558 | 3.03 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 542 | 1.1 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Female | 94 | 3.15 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Male | 40 | 5.6 | 60 | 40 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
67.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 189 | 8.41% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 8.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 160 | 7.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 162 | 7.21% |
| High School Graduate | 961 | 42.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 5.61% |
| Some College | 452 | 20.12% |
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 | 1,475 | 1,264 | 190 |
| Native American | 506 | 487 | 118 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 113 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 23 | 14 |
| Other Race | 57 | 16 | 14 |
| Black | 51 | 44 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 96.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 24.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,194 | $80,450 | $47,569 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,576 | $79,107 | $51,771 |
| High School Graduate | $27,063 | $28,063 | $26,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $35,462 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,391 | $35,972 | $34,348 |
| Some College | $32,543 | $39,219 | $28,011 |
$35,391
Average Earnings
$35,972
Average Male
$34,348
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.53% of Pawhuska residents speak only English, while 3.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,562 | 243 | 15.56% |
| Native | 983 | 150 | 15.26% |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Black | 30 | 10 | 33.33% |
| Other | 79 | 2 | 2.53% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 2 | 1.27% |
14.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.57%
Male Poverty Rate
17.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pawhuska is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pawhuska is Hispanic, with 1.27% 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 11.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.52% |
| Some College | 14.52% |
| High School | 12.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Female Employed | 4.67% |
| Male Employed | 0.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,350 | $72,530 |
| Households | $45,833 | $58,142 |
| Married Families | $68,370 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,932 | $39,715 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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
146
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 7.15% |
| Native American | 32 | 5.22% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 8.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
66.9%
Born in Pawhuska
98.57%
Native Born
1.43%
Foreign Born
1%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
98.57% of Pawhuska residents were born in the United States, with 66.9% having been born in Oklahoma. 1% 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 | 2,815 | -19 | -0.67% |
| 2028 | 2,834 | -18 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 2,852 | -18 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 2,870 | -19 | -0.66% |
| 2025 | 2,889 | -18 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 2,907 | -19 | -0.65% |
| 2023 | 2,926 | -10 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 2,936 | -27 | -0.91% |
| 2021 | 2,963 | -18 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 2,981 | -440 | -12.86% |
| 2019 | 3,421 | -34 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 3,455 | -49 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 3,504 | -26 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 3,530 | -18 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 3,548 | -39 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 3,587 | -16 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 3,603 | -32 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 3,635 | -52 | -1.41% |
| 2011 | 3,687 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,688 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,629 | -196 | -5.12% |
| 1990 | 3,825 | -946 | -19.83% |
| 1980 | 4,771 | 533 | 12.58% |
| 1970 | 4,238 | -1,176 | -21.72% |
| 1960 | 5,414 | 83 | 1.56% |
| 1950 | 5,331 | -112 | -2.06% |
| 1940 | 5,443 | -488 | -8.23% |
| 1930 | 5,931 | -483 | -7.53% |
| 1920 | 6,414 | 3,638 | 131.05% |
| 1910 | 2,776 | -39 | -1.39% |