City · Oklahoma
Stilwell, Oklahoma
Stilwell, city, in Adair County, Oklahoma. Stilwell had 3,892 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,700 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,755 (±22). GEOID 4070350.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,892
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,700 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,755 ±22
Median household income
$37,292
±$6,251 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$101,600
±$13,584 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$632
±$107 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Stilwell and what county is it in?
Stilwell is a city in Adair County, Oklahoma. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 1,048 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Stilwell, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,892 people lived in Stilwell on July 1, 2025, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 3,700 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,755 (±22).
| Measure | Stilwell | Adair County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,755 ±22 | 19,575 | −290 |
| Households | 1,499 ±137 | 7,133 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.22 | 2.66 | −0.36 |
| Housing units | 1,721 ±138 | 8,148 | no clear change |
Stilwell's population since 2000
From 3,276 in 2000 to 3,892 in 2025: up 18.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Stilwell 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 Stilwell?
The median resident of Stilwell is 34.2 years old; 28.5% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 43.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 32.4%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stilwell | Adair County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 ±2.8 | 37.9 | +3.6 |
| Under 18 years | 28.5% ±4.4 pts | 26.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.5% ±2.4 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Male | 50.9% ±3.4 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.5% ±3.8 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 32.4% ±5.2 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 43.5% ±6.1 pts | 38.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.6% ±4.8 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9% ±1.2 pts | 2.0% | +1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.0% ±2.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±2.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 26.6% ±4.4 pts | 22.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.5% ±5.0 pts | 18.5% | −7.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.5% ±5.5 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.4% ±3.5 pts | 12.3% | −5.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4% ±2.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.3% ±6.1 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±3.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Stilwell earn?
Half of Stilwell's 1,499 households earn less than $37,292 a year (±$6,251), against $48,041 in Adair County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $32,885 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 34.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stilwell | Adair County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,292 ±$6,251 | $48,041 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $43,948 ±$4,368 | $62,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $17,529 ±$1,955 | $23,710 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 34.2% ±7.0 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.3% ±14.4 pts | 27.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 41.7% ±8.1 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.3% ±5.2 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 69.6% ±7.2 pts | 71.1% | – |
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 Stilwell?
Owners occupy 46.2% of Stilwell's occupied homes and renters 53.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $101,600 by its owner (±$13,584). The median renter pays $632 a month including utilities, and 37.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stilwell | Adair County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $101,600 ±$13,584 | $117,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $632 ±$107 | $667 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.7% ±10.6 pts | 33.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,059 ±$139 | $1,069 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.2% ±7.1 pts | 68.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.8% ±7.1 pts | 31.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,721 ±138 | 8,148 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.0% ±6.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.0% ±5.3 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.0% ±3.8 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±2.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4% ±2.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 18.5% ±6.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 Stilwell building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Stilwell in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.3 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 Stilwell work and get to work?
71.3% of Stilwell's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Stilwell | Adair County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.8% ±4.7 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±3.7 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.3% ±8.9 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 21.5% ±8.8 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.1% ±3.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min ±4.3 | 25.7 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 Stilwell?
1 census tract lies mostly in Stilwell, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3769Adair County | 4,371 | $38,051 |
| Tract 3770Adair County | 4,095 | $56,389 |
| Tract 3768Adair County | 3,826 | $57,688 |
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 Stilwell) · Census block assignment files
How does Stilwell compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Stilwell is the 5,569th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 89th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Stilwell ranks 212th 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 | 89th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 55th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 57th | 229 |
| Median household income | 212th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 222nd | 229 |
| Median home value | 177th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 209th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 8th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 219th | 226 |
| Median age | 176th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 219th | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 126th | 229 |
Stilwell's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Stilwell 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 Stilwell?
11 of the 57 figures for Stilwell 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 Stilwell 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 Stilwell.