Wister is a town located in Le Flore County Oklahoma. Wister has a 2024 population of 1,065. Wister is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 2.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,035 in 2020.
The average household income in Wister is $53,068 with a poverty rate of 25.52%. The median age in Wister is 35.9 years: 39.4 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wister was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 804 | 72.89% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 11.97% |
| Native American | 131 | 11.88% |
| Other race | 31 | 2.81% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.45% |
| 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 | 409 | 2.7 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Married | 159 | 3.69 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Non Family | 152 | 1.18 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Female | 72 | 3.06 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 26 | 4.5 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.7
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 | 107 | 13.97% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 4.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 3.39% |
| High School Graduate | 375 | 48.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 3.66% |
| Some College | 134 | 17.49% |
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 | 601 | 508 | 46 |
| Native American | 80 | 59 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 57 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 17.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,750 | $0 | $26,250 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $53,438 | $24,659 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,656 | $15,938 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,793 | $50,938 | $25,795 |
| Some College | $26,154 | $48,750 | $17,000 |
$33,793
Average Earnings
$50,938
Average Male
$25,795
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.04% of Wister residents speak only English, while 2.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 798 | 208 | 26.07% |
| Native | 131 | 51 | 38.93% |
| Multiple | 132 | 18 | 13.64% |
| Other | 31 | 3 | 9.68% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 3 | 5.66% |
25.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.51%
Male Poverty Rate
29.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wister is Native, with 38.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wister is Hispanic, with 5.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 31.15% |
| High School | 29.87% |
| Some College | 13.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 70% |
| Female Employed | 15.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,469 | $68,495 |
| Households | $35,655 | $53,068 |
| Married Families | $52,135 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,500 | $25,007 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
93
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 10.19% |
| Native American | 13 | 14.29% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 9.76% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 12.2% |
| Black | 4 | 80% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.3%
Labor Force Participation
41.2%
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
51.95%
Born in Wister
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.91%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
98.91% of Wister residents were born in the United States, with 51.95% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,104 | 8 | 0.73% |
| 2028 | 1,096 | 8 | 0.74% |
| 2027 | 1,088 | 7 | 0.65% |
| 2026 | 1,081 | 8 | 0.75% |
| 2025 | 1,073 | 8 | 0.75% |
| 2024 | 1,065 | 7 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 1,058 | 9 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 1,049 | 7 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 1,042 | 7 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 1,035 | -29 | -2.73% |
| 2019 | 1,064 | -8 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 1,072 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 1,071 | -8 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 1,079 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 1,078 | -7 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 1,085 | -6 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 1,091 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 1,094 | -7 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 1,101 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,103 | 0 | 0% |