Weleetka is a town located in Okfuskee County Oklahoma. Weleetka has a 2024 population of 796. Weleetka is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 804 in 2020.
The average household income in Weleetka is $54,867 with a poverty rate of 34.47%. The median age in Weleetka is 33.5 years: 29.4 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weleetka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 548 | 51.21% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 23.46% |
| Native American | 184 | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 8.13% |
| 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 | 357 | 2.68 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Non Family | 124 | 1.13 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Married | 109 | 3.8 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Female | 87 | 3.57 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Male | 37 | 2.49 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
64.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 13.86% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 7.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 4.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 2.71% |
| High School Graduate | 259 | 39.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 4.67% |
| Some College | 181 | 27.26% |
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 | 380 | 307 | 34 |
| Native American | 110 | 98 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 85 | 5 |
| Black | 60 | 37 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 29 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 89.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 16.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,563 | $0 | $55,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,125 | $30,417 | $31,429 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,393 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,726 | $32,054 | $31,071 |
| Some College | $28,966 | $27,422 | $29,250 |
$31,726
Average Earnings
$32,054
Average Male
$31,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.47% of Weleetka residents speak only English, while 7.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 503 | 177 | 35.19% |
| Multiple | 237 | 111 | 46.84% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 38 | 48.72% |
| Native | 181 | 36 | 19.89% |
| Black | 86 | 15 | 17.44% |
34.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.03%
Male Poverty Rate
33.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weleetka is Hispanic, with 48.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weleetka is Black, with 17.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.97% |
| High School | 30.86% |
| Some College | 23.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 20.63% |
| Male Employed | 14.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,938 | $63,773 |
| Households | $39,420 | $54,867 |
| Married Families | $70,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,000 | $29,647 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.7%
Male Marriage Rate
29.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
62
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 11.95% |
| Black | 6 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 13.95% |
| Native American | 3 | 2.21% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.9%
Labor Force Participation
38.4%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
71.31%
Born in Weleetka
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Weleetka residents were born in the United States, with 71.31% 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 | 786 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 788 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 790 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 792 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 794 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 796 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 798 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 797 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 799 | -5 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 804 | -151 | -15.81% |
| 2019 | 955 | -11 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 966 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 971 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 972 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 976 | -7 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 983 | -11 | -1.11% |
| 2013 | 994 | -6 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 1,000 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 1,005 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 1,001 | 0 | 0% |