Tenkiller is a CDP located in Cherokee County Oklahoma. Tenkiller has a 2024 population of 260. Tenkiller is currently declining at a rate of -9.09% annually and its population has decreased by -32.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 388 in 2020.
The average household income in Tenkiller is $51,566 with a poverty rate of 51.76%. The median age in Tenkiller is 44.6 years: 36.5 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tenkiller was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 47.28% |
| Native American | 147 | 46.96% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 3.19% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 122 | 2.04 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Married | 55 | 2.85 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 50 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| Female | 17 | 2.47 | 17.6 | 82.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
85.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 11.11% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 1.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 14.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 2.78% |
| High School Graduate | 95 | 43.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.85% |
| Some College | 51 | 23.61% |
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 | 124 | 105 | 31 |
| Native American | 69 | 62 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,625 | $86,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,875 | $0 | $21,544 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,500 | $52,500 | $26,667 |
| Some College | $0 | $23,750 | $0 |
$42,500
Average Earnings
$52,500
Average Male
$26,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.09% of Tenkiller residents speak only English, while 2.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 147 | 99 | 67.35% |
| White | 143 | 40 | 27.97% |
| Multiple | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 5 | 38.46% |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 100% |
51.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.04%
Male Poverty Rate
61.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tenkiller is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tenkiller is White, with 27.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 29.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 68.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 63.16% |
| Some College | 60% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 30.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 31.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $25,972 | $47,872 |
| Households | $26,389 | $51,566 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $56,884 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 62.5% |
| Native American | 3 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.5%
Labor Force Participation
43.5%
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
75.08%
Born in Tenkiller
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
99.04% of Tenkiller residents were born in the United States, with 75.08% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 260 | -26 | -9.09% |
| 2023 | 286 | -27 | -8.63% |
| 2022 | 313 | -41 | -11.58% |
| 2021 | 354 | -34 | -8.76% |
| 2020 | 388 | -298 | -43.44% |
| 2019 | 686 | 13 | 1.93% |
| 2018 | 673 | -14 | -2.04% |
| 2017 | 687 | 116 | 20.32% |
| 2016 | 571 | 48 | 9.18% |
| 2015 | 523 | -68 | -11.51% |
| 2014 | 591 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 590 | -145 | -19.73% |
| 2012 | 735 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 734 | 101 | 15.96% |
| 2010 | 633 | 0 | 0% |