City · Oklahoma
Sallisaw, Oklahoma
Sallisaw, city, in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Sallisaw had 8,790 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,510 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,605 (±39). GEOID 4065000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,790
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,510 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,605 ±39
Median household income
$48,036
±$5,941 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$134,100
±$20,101 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$826
±$66 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Sallisaw and what county is it in?
Sallisaw is a city in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It covers 13.9 square miles of land, 614 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sallisaw is in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sallisaw, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,790 people lived in Sallisaw on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 8,510 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,605 (±39).
| Measure | Sallisaw | Sequoyah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,605 ±39 | 39,860 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,427 ±160 | 15,454 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.11 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,818 ±157 | 18,367 | no clear change |
Sallisaw's population since 2000
From 7,989 in 2000 to 8,790 in 2025: up 10.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sallisaw as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sallisaw?
The median resident of Sallisaw is 35.8 years old; 28.4% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.2%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 18.7%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sallisaw | Sequoyah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 ±1.9 | 40.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.4% ±2.2 pts | 23.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5% ±2.0 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±1.9 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0% ±2.1 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.2% ±3.3 pts | 60.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 18.7% ±3.0 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 16.3% ±2.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7% ±1.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±2.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 26.0% ±2.8 pts | 24.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.6% ±3.0 pts | 15.1% | −6.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.4% ±2.4 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.4% ±2.4 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±3.6 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.2% ±1.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sallisaw earn?
Half of Sallisaw's 3,427 households earn less than $48,036 a year (±$5,941), against $51,093 in Sequoyah County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $40,791 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sallisaw | Sequoyah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,036 ±$5,941 | $51,093 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,039 ±$4,080 | $68,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,166 ±$1,761 | $27,250 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 29.5% ±4.4 pts | 20.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.5% ±8.7 pts | 29.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.5% ±3.2 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% ±2.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.3% ±3.6 pts | 82.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sallisaw?
Owners occupy 53.9% of Sallisaw's occupied homes and renters 46.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $134,100 by its owner (±$20,101). The median renter pays $826 a month including utilities, and 36.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sallisaw | Sequoyah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $134,100 ±$20,101 | $139,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $826 ±$66 | $811 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.2% ±6.4 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,075 ±$102 | $1,156 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.9% ±4.3 pts | 70.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.1% ±4.3 pts | 29.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,818 ±157 | 18,367 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±2.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.8% ±3.1 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% ±2.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1% ±1.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.1% ±2.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.2% ±2.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sallisaw building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Sallisaw in 2025 (16 in single-family houses), 2.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sallisaw work and get to work?
78.2% of Sallisaw's workers drive alone and 5.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Sallisaw | Sequoyah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.0% ±3.2 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2% ±4.0 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±3.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 5.9% ±2.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0% ±1.8 pts | 4.5% | +2.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min ±2.0 | 25.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Sallisaw?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Sallisaw, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $31,058 (Tract 303.03) to $57,225 (Tract 303.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 303.03Sequoyah County | 3,394 | $31,058 |
| Tract 303.04Sequoyah County | 3,315 | $57,225 |
| Tract 303.01Sequoyah County | 2,219 | $51,875 |
| Tract 301.01Sequoyah County | 3,866 | $52,159 |
| Tract 302.02Sequoyah County | 4,748 | $54,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Sallisaw) · Census block assignment files
How does Sallisaw compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sallisaw is the 3,520th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 53rd-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Sallisaw ranks 148th of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 53rd | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 85th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 139th | 229 |
| Median household income | 148th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 166th | 229 |
| Median home value | 119th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 125th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 21st | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 146th | 226 |
| Median age | 140th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 195th | 229 |
| Work from home | 110th | 140 |
| Travel time to work | 164th | 229 |
Sallisaw's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Sallisaw with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Sallisaw?
6 of the 57 figures for Sallisaw on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sallisaw are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Sallisaw.