Porum is a town located in Muskogee County Oklahoma. Porum has a 2024 population of 609. Porum is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 603 in 2020.
The average household income in Porum is $37,517 with a poverty rate of 32.1%. The median age in Porum is 26.4 years: 26 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Porum was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 509 | 69.82% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 17.01% |
| Native American | 96 | 13.17% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 258 | 2.83 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 97 | 3.72 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Male | 60 | 2.73 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 58 | 1.1 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Female | 43 | 3.26 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 20.77% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 12.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 3.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 2.56% |
| High School Graduate | 152 | 38.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 5.38% |
| Some College | 66 | 16.92% |
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 | 284 | 208 | 17 |
| Native American | 55 | 44 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 36 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 80%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 7.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,583 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,625 | $0 | $45,625 |
| High School Graduate | $38,068 | $38,875 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,412 | $39,750 | $23,750 |
| Some College | $33,942 | $45,000 | $32,596 |
$34,412
Average Earnings
$39,750
Average Male
$23,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Porum residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 509 | 153 | 30.06% |
| Multiple | 124 | 43 | 34.68% |
| Native | 96 | 38 | 39.58% |
32.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.14%
Male Poverty Rate
40.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Porum is Native, with 39.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Porum is White, with 30.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.31% |
| Some College | 23.89% |
| High School | 20.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 37.23% |
| Male Employed | 4.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $33,250 | $39,579 |
| Households | $29,400 | $37,517 |
| Married Families | $51,023 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,786 | $23,493 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
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
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 4.92% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 4.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.3%
Labor Force Participation
35.3%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
85.6%
Born in Porum
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Porum residents were born in the United States, with 85.6% having been born in Oklahoma. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 617 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 616 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 614 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 612 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 611 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 609 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 608 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 606 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 604 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 603 | -100 | -14.22% |
| 2019 | 703 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 705 | -6 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 711 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 709 | -3 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 712 | -4 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 716 | -3 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 719 | -4 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 723 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 726 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 728 | 0 | 0% |