Taft is a town located in Muskogee County Oklahoma. Taft has a 2024 population of 172. Taft is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 172 in 2020.
The average household income in Taft is $38,775 with a poverty rate of 26.6%. The median age in Taft is 50.3 years: 50.8 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Taft was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 81 | 83.51% |
| White | 9 | 9.28% |
| Native American | 4 | 4.12% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 52 | 1.87 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Non Family | 29 | 1.38 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Married | 14 | 2.43 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 6 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 3 | 1.67 | 100 | 0 |
2.48
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6 | 7.79% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 5.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 7.79% |
| High School Graduate | 46 | 59.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 15 | 19.48% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65 | 61 | 6 |
| White | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 9.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,833 | $29,583 | $36,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,750 | $0 | $35,417 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $36,250 |
$29,750
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$35,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.77% of Taft residents speak only English, while 3.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78 | 21 | 26.92% |
| Multiple | 3 | 2 | 66.67% |
| White | 9 | 2 | 22.22% |
26.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.21%
Male Poverty Rate
25.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Taft is Multiple, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Taft is White, with 22.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 36.96% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,625 | $37,565 |
| Households | $30,000 | $38,775 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,542 | $39,734 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.0%
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
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 14.49% |
| Native American | 1 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.8%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
0%
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
87.63%
Born in Taft
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Taft residents were born in the United States, with 87.63% 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 | 172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 172 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 171 | -1 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 172 | -65 | -27.43% |
| 2019 | 237 | -3 | -1.25% |
| 2018 | 240 | -2 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 242 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 242 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 243 | -2 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 245 | -2 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 247 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 248 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 249 | -2 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 251 | 0 | 0% |