City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Wagoner, OK

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Wagoner - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

7,934
Residents
$58,206
Median income
$138,800
Median home
$1,217
Median rent (state)

Wagoner - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Wagoner places in the 32nd percentile for household income and the 20th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

32nd
percentile, household income
23rd
percentile, home value
37th
percentile, median rent
20th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Wagoner, OK

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 7,934 residents in Wagoner, a small town within Oklahoma. Wagoner households earn a median of $58,206 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.1%. Wagoner's housing stock carries a median value of $138,800, and the median resident age is 37.9 years. 18.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 56.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 2 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 33% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2676.7 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 61.4°F.

Living costs in Oklahoma run below the national norm: the state registers 87.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,217 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Oklahoma run around $205, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 73.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

7,934 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$58,206 /yr

Poverty 7.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Wagoner compare to other US cities?

Here's how Wagoner stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 32% higher than other cities
Home value 23% pricier than other cities
Median rent 37% pricier than other cities
Safety 20% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Oklahoma, Wagoner ranks #167 of 203 Oklahoma cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Wagoner's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Oklahoma, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

32ndIncome percentile
20thSafety percentile

32nd percentile nationally for median household income · 20th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Wagoner's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Wagoner's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 41 Avg. percentile National median
Wagoner's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Wagoner's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$138,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 77% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Wagoner $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Wagoner, OK Wagoner, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Wagoner, OK-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Wagoner, OK median $58,206/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Wagoner, OK's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Wagoner, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 18.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 56.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
7,934
Median Income
$58,206
Median Home Value
$138,800
Median Age
37.9
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Labor force participation
56.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2676.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
428.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2248.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
61.4°F
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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7,500 residents8,000 residents8,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 7,662 residents 8,405 residents ▲ +9.7%
Wagoner's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
2
housing units authorized
Single-Family
2
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2023 3
2024 2

Permit volume decreased 33% from 2023 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
76.9%
Carpool
14.6%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
0.6%
Work from Home
6.6%
Other
1.0%

Based on 3,532 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oklahoma - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$205
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oklahoma state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oklahoma state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Wagoner sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,217/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
73.3 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Piedmont
7,978 people
Tuttle
7,785 people
Catoosa
7,631 people
Cushing
8,336 people
Clinton
8,461 people
Collinsville
8,468 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Wagoner's 7,934 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Moundsville, WV
7,934 people
Three Rivers, MI
7,936 people
Lincolnshire, IL
7,937 people
South Beloit, IL
7,930 people
Silvis, IL
7,939 people
Gettysburg, PA
7,929 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Wagoner's $58,206 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Wayne City, IL
$58,208 median income
Warm Springs, OR
$58,203 median income
Wilson, KS
$58,214 median income
Eastpointe, MI
$58,196 median income
St. Michaels, AZ
$58,194 median income
Hanover, IN
$58,194 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Wagoner, OK Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Wagoner, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 64.2% 12.4% 16.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.2% White 64.2% Black or African American 5.8% Asian 0.1% American Indian 12.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.8% Two or more races 16.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Wagoner compares to nearby Oklahoma cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Wagoner (this city) 7,934 $58,206
Piedmont 7,978 $94,882
Tuttle 7,785 $102,417
Catoosa 7,631 $70,875
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Wagoner, OK?

What is the population of Wagoner, OK? +

The population of Wagoner, OK stands at 7,934 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Wagoner, OK? +

Wagoner households earn a median of $58,206 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Wagoner? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Wagoner; the closest available measure is the Oklahoma state average, a cost of living index of 87.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oklahoma vary by metro area.

Is Wagoner, OK safe? +

Wagoner has a total crime rate of 2676.7 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Wagoner, OK? +

A typical home in Wagoner is worth $138,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Wagoner? +

Wagoner has an average annual temperature of 61.4°F. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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