Sentinel is a town located in Washita County Oklahoma. Sentinel has a 2024 population of 743. Sentinel is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 762 in 2020.
The average household income in Sentinel is $110,375 with a poverty rate of 17.83%. The median age in Sentinel is 38.7 years: 28.8 years for males, and 56.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sentinel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 766 | 78.73% |
| Other race | 88 | 9.04% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 7.3% |
| Native American | 48 | 4.93% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 475 | 2.05 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 286 | 2.22 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 151 | 1.54 | 57 | 43 |
| Female | 38 | 2.74 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.25
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 3.37% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 7.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 10.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 199 | 30.52% |
| High School Graduate | 149 | 22.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 5.52% |
| Some College | 132 | 20.25% |
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 | 535 | 530 | 257 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 36 | 0 |
| Other Race | 38 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 22 | 3 |
| Native American | 20 | 14 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 48.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,667 | $118,056 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,649 | $0 | $73,657 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,639 | $37,778 | $0 |
| Overall | $72,730 | $61,875 | $72,866 |
| Some College | $32,011 | $81,071 | $30,272 |
$72,730
Average Earnings
$61,875
Average Male
$72,866
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.42% of Sentinel residents speak only English, while 8.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 154 | 105 | 68.18% |
| Other | 76 | 59 | 77.63% |
| White | 693 | 46 | 6.64% |
| Multiple | 71 | 24 | 33.8% |
| Native | 48 | 2 | 4.17% |
17.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.8%
Male Poverty Rate
19.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sentinel is Other, with 77.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sentinel is Native, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.38% |
| Some College | 24.02% |
| High School | 11.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.5% |
| Male Employed | 5.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $135,761 | $138,265 |
| Households | $103,750 | $110,375 |
| Married Families | $136,034 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,375 | $48,766 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
64.9%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 5.44% |
| Other Race | 9 | 16.98% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9.47% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 5.56% |
| Native American | 1 | 4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
52.93%
Born in Sentinel
93.11%
Native Born
6.89%
Foreign Born
6.17%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
93.11% of Sentinel residents were born in the United States, with 52.93% having been born in Oklahoma. 6.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 720 | -4 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 724 | -5 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 729 | -5 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 734 | -4 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 738 | -5 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 743 | -5 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 748 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 748 | -14 | -1.84% |
| 2021 | 762 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 762 | -85 | -10.04% |
| 2019 | 847 | -11 | -1.28% |
| 2018 | 858 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 859 | -28 | -3.16% |
| 2016 | 887 | -23 | -2.53% |
| 2015 | 910 | 12 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 898 | -13 | -1.43% |
| 2013 | 911 | 10 | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 901 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 899 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 898 | 0 | 0% |