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 $111,779 with a poverty rate of 13.87%. The median age in Sentinel is 38.8 years: 27.9 years for males, and 61.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sentinel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 804 | 86.45% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 7.2% |
| Native American | 34 | 3.66% |
| Other race | 22 | 2.37% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 456 | 2.04 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 281 | 2.36 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 140 | 1.17 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Female | 35 | 2.94 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.39
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
80.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 2.88% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 7.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 68 | 10.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 197 | 31.47% |
| High School Graduate | 155 | 24.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 4.63% |
| Some College | 111 | 17.73% |
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 | 547 | 541 | 259 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 18 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 21 | 1 |
| Native American | 13 | 11 | 4 |
| Other Race | 10 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.9%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 47.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,389 | $99,375 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,645 | $65,417 | $78,682 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $21,719 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,536 | $26,875 | $36,250 |
| Overall | $77,967 | $72,083 | $77,974 |
| Some College | $35,833 | $83,250 | $33,500 |
$77,967
Average Earnings
$72,083
Average Male
$77,974
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.62% of Sentinel residents speak only English, while 7.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 102 | 69 | 67.65% |
| White | 745 | 44 | 5.91% |
| Multiple | 67 | 25 | 37.31% |
| Other | 22 | 16 | 72.73% |
| Native | 34 | 3 | 8.82% |
13.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.75%
Male Poverty Rate
13.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sentinel is Other, with 72.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sentinel is White, with 5.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.32% |
| High School | 20% |
| Some College | 16.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 90% |
| Male Employed | 7.57% |
| Female Employed | 3.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $140,693 | $140,369 |
| Households | $105,000 | $111,779 |
| Married Families | $140,956 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,438 | $45,181 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
67.2%
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
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 4.73% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 5.56% |
| Native American | 1 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
54.84%
Born in Sentinel
94.3%
Native Born
5.7%
Foreign Born
4.95%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
94.3% of Sentinel residents were born in the United States, with 54.84% having been born in Oklahoma. 4.95% 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% |