Okolona, AR

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Okolona Overview

315
TOTAL POPULATION
125
MALE POPULATION
190
FEMALE POPULATION
65.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
152.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.4
MEDIAN AGE
4.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,818
PER CAPITA INCOME
$46,875
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
176
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
22.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Okolona Area Codes

Race in Okolona

The most populous races in Okolona are White / Caucasian (268 | 85.1%), and Black / African American (47 | 14.9%).
Race in Okolona
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American4714.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian26885.1%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total315100.0%

Ancestry in Okolona

The most populous ancestries reported in Okolona are American (175 | 55.6%), German (20 | 6.4%), Scottish (14 | 4.4%), English (8 | 2.5%), and Irish (6 | 1.9%), together accounting for 70.8% of all Okolona residents.
Ancestry in Okolona
Ancestry# Population% Population
American17555.6%
Danish10.3%
English82.5%
Finnish10.3%
French Canadian30.9%
German206.4%
Irish61.9%
Scandinavian41.3%
Scottish144.4%
Swedish10.3%
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Immigrants in Okolona

Immigrants in Okolona
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Okolona

Sex and Age in Okolona

The most populous age groups in Okolona are 20 to 24 Years (40 | 32.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (60 | 31.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Okolona
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (7.2%)4 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Years7 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years40 (32.0%)60 (31.6%)
25 to 29 Years9 (7.2%)6 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Years4 (3.2%)53 (27.9%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)8 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years4 (3.2%)7 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years5 (4.0%)25 (13.2%)
60 to 64 Years26 (20.8%)11 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years16 (12.8%)3 (1.6%)
70 to 74 Years2 (1.6%)5 (2.6%)
75 to 79 Years3 (2.4%)3 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (0.5%)
Total125 (100.0%)190 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Okolona

Median Family Size in Okolona

Median Family Size in Okolona
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple55 (88.7%)4.89
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother7 (11.3%)2.14
Total Families62 (100.0%)4.58

Median Household Size in Okolona

Median Household Size in Okolona
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple55 (63.2%)4.89
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother7 (8.1%)2.14
Non-family25 (28.7%)1.24
Total Households87 (100.0%)3.62

Household Size by Marriage Status in Okolona

Out of a total of 87 households in Okolona, 62 (71.3%) are family households, while 25 (28.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 34, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 21.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Okolona
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-21 (24.1%)
2-Person Households34 (39.1%)4 (4.6%)
3-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households25 (28.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households3 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (71.3%)25 (28.7%)

Female Fertility in Okolona

Fertility by Age in Okolona

Average fertility rate in Okolona is 15.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Okolona
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2 (100.0%)30.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)15.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Okolona

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Okolona
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Okolona

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Okolona
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)27.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)15.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Okolona

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Okolona
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Income in Okolona

Income Overview in Okolona

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income315$29,818
Median Family Income62$0
Mean Family Income62$100,835
Median Household Income87$46,875
Mean Household Income87$79,600
Income Deficit62$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3150.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)315100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3150.43

Earnings by Sex in Okolona

Earnings by Sex in Okolona
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male91 (38.4%)$0
Female146 (61.6%)$0
Total237 (100.0%)$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Okolona

The most common earnings brackets in Okolona are $2,499 or less for men (40 | 44.0%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (60 | 41.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Okolona
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less40 (44.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)60 (41.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4991 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)6 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)6 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)4 (2.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9994 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9991 (1.1%)7 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99910 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9993 (3.3%)7 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9993 (3.3%)47 (32.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99920 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+2 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total91 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Okolona

Average earnings in Okolona are $72,829 for men and $55,213 for women, a difference of 24.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $82,679, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,917. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,904, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $50,938.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Okolona
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$32,917$55,904
College or Associate's Degree$82,679$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$72,829$55,213

Family Income in Okolona

Family Income Brackets in Okolona

According to the Okolona family income data, there are 21 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Okolona
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999711.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991117.7%
$35,000 to $49,99946.5%
$50,000 to $74,999711.3%
$75,000 to $99,99923.2%
$100,000 to $149,9991016.1%
$150,000 to $199,9992133.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Okolona

2-person families (34 | 54.8%) account for the highest median family income in Okolona with $32,273 per family, while 2-person families (34 | 54.8%) have the highest median income of $16,136 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Okolona
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families34 (54.8%)$32,273
3-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
4-Person Families25 (40.3%)$0
5-Person Families3 (4.8%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total62 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Okolona

Family Income by Number of Earners in Okolona
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12 (19.4%)$0
1 Earner12 (19.4%)$32,500
2 Earners16 (25.8%)$120,833
3+ Earners22 (35.5%)$0
Total62 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Okolona

Household Income Brackets in Okolona

With 21 households falling in the category, the $150,000 to $199,999 income range is the most frequent in Okolona, accounting for 24.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Okolona
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99989.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991517.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991416.1%
$35,000 to $49,99978.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991011.5%
$75,000 to $99,99922.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991011.5%
$150,000 to $199,9992124.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Okolona

The median household income in Okolona is $46,875, with the highest median household income of $140,833 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 46 households (52.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Okolona
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years16 (18.4%)$0
45 to 64 Years46 (52.9%)$140,833
65+ Years25 (28.7%)$31,023
Total87 (100.0%)$46,875

Poverty in Okolona

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Okolona

With 4.0% poverty level for males and 4.7% for females among the residents of Okolona, 75 year old and over males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (100.0%) and 5 females (62.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Okolona
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years1 (3.2%)3 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years1 (5.6%)5 (62.5%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)1 (25.0%)
Total5 (4.0%)9 (4.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Okolona

According to the poverty statistics in Okolona, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Okolona
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years40 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years9 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years4 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years4 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years30 (96.8%)33 (91.7%)
65 to 74 Years17 (94.4%)3 (37.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (75.0%)
Total120 (96.0%)181 (95.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Okolona

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Okolona
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Okolona

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Okolona
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (14.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Okolona

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Okolona
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (14.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Okolona

Employment by Class of Employer in Okolona

Among the 133 employed individuals in Okolona, private company employees (92 | 69.2%), local government employees (20 | 15.0%), and state government employees (15 | 11.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Okolona
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9269.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)10.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)53.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees2015.0%
State Government Employees1511.3%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total133100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Okolona

According to the labor force statistics for Okolona, out of the total population over 16 years of age (295), 59.7% or 176 individuals are in the labor force, with 22.7% or 40 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 15 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 40 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Okolona
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years40 (40.0%)40 (100.0%)
25 to 29 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years57 (93.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years15 (78.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years8 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years34 (91.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total176 (59.7%)40 (22.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Okolona

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Okolona
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma61 (68.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree28 (84.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total129 (79.6%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Okolona

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Okolona are Health Diagnosing & Treating (10 | 7.3%), Health Technologists (10 | 7.3%), Management (5 | 3.7%), Community & Social Service (4 | 2.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (4 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Okolona

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Okolona
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)2 (10.5%)17 (89.5%)
Total (Overall)50 (36.8%)86 (63.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Okolona are Security & Protection (19 | 14.0%), Law Enforcement (19 | 14.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 6.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (2 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Okolona

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Okolona, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Okolona
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)19 (63.3%)11 (36.7%)
Total (Overall)50 (36.8%)86 (63.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Okolona are Office & Administration (54 | 39.7%), and Sales & Related (1 | 0.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Okolona

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Okolona
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Total (Category)1 (1.8%)54 (98.2%)
Total (Overall)50 (36.8%)86 (63.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Okolona are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10 | 7.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 3.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Okolona

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Okolona
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (80.0%)1 (20.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)14 (93.3%)1 (6.7%)
Total (Overall)50 (36.8%)86 (63.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Okolona are Production (11 | 8.1%), Transportation (3 | 2.2%), and Material Moving (3 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Okolona

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Okolona
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Material Moving3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)14 (82.4%)3 (17.6%)
Total (Overall)50 (36.8%)86 (63.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Okolona

Employment Industries in Okolona

The major employment industries in Okolona include Construction (47 | 34.6%), Public Administration (28 | 20.6%), Manufacturing (20 | 14.7%), Educational Services (11 | 8.1%), and Administrative & Support (9 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Okolona

Employment Industries by Sex in Okolona

The Okolona industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Public Administration (67.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Okolona
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Manufacturing20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Public Administration19 (67.9%)9 (32.1%)
Total50 (36.8%)86 (63.2%)

Education in Okolona

School Enrollment in Okolona

The most common levels of schooling among the 71 students in Okolona are college / undergraduate (60 | 84.5%), elementary school (7 | 9.9%), and graduate / professional (4 | 5.6%).
School Enrollment in Okolona
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School79.9%
Middle School00.0%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate6084.5%
Graduate / Professional45.6%
Total71100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Okolona

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Okolona
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Okolona

Education (7 | 29.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (6 | 25.0%), communications (4 | 16.7%), science & technology (3 | 12.5%), and computers & mathematics (2 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 24 individuals in Okolona who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Okolona
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics28.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural625.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology312.5%
Business28.3%
Education729.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications416.7%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total24100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Okolona

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Okolona

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Okolona are males with 4 vehicles (25, accounting for 50.0%) and females with 4 vehicles (55, making up 30.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Okolona
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle5 (10.0%)9 (10.8%)
2 Vehicles16 (32.0%)12 (14.5%)
3 Vehicles4 (8.0%)7 (8.4%)
4 Vehicles25 (50.0%)55 (66.3%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (100.0%)83 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Okolona

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Okolona are 25 to 29 minutes (31 commuters, 36.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (16 commuters, 19.1%), and 45 to 59 minutes (12 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in Okolona
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11.2%
5 to 9 Minutes22.4%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1619.1%
25 to 29 Minutes3136.9%
30 to 34 Minutes89.5%
35 to 39 Minutes67.1%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1214.3%
60 to 89 Minutes44.8%
90 or more Minutes44.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Okolona

The most common commute times in Okolona are 25 to 29 minutes (21 commuters, 42.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (13 commuters, 38.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Okolona
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes2 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes3 (6.0%)13 (38.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes21 (42.0%)10 (29.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes7 (14.0%)1 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes6 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (14.0%)5 (14.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (11.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Okolona

The most frequent times of departure to work in Okolona are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (21, 42.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (17, 50.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Okolona
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4 (8.0%)7 (20.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM13 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (20.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)17 (50.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM21 (42.0%)2 (5.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)1 (2.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Okolona

Occupancy by Ownership in Okolona

Of the total 87 dwellings in Okolona, owner-occupied units account for 82 (94.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 5 (5.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Okolona
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units8294.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units55.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units87100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Okolona

Occupancy by Household Size in Okolona
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2124.1%
2-Person Household3843.7%
3-Person Household00.0%
4+ Person Household2832.2%
Total Housing Units87100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Okolona

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Okolona
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household18 (85.7%)3 (14.3%)
2-Person Household36 (94.7%)2 (5.3%)
3-Person Household0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units82 (94.3%)5 (5.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Okolona

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Okolona
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma20 (90.9%)2 (9.1%)
College/Associate Degree15 (83.3%)3 (16.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Okolona

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Okolona
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years66.9%
35 to 44 Years1011.5%
45 to 54 Years89.2%
55 to 64 Years3843.7%
65 to 74 Years1820.7%
75 to 84 Years66.9%
85 Years and Over11.1%
Total87100.0%

Housing Finances in Okolona

Median Income by Occupancy in Okolona

Median Income by Occupancy in Okolona
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied82 (94.3%)$0
Renter-Occupied5 (5.8%)$19,583
Average87 (100.0%)$46,875

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Okolona

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Okolona
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991 (1.2%)3 (60.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (12.2%)1 (20.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9996 (7.3%)1 (20.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more21 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total82 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Okolona

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Okolona
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49921 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79920 (24.4%)4 (80.0%)
$800 to $99911 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4994 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99919 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total82 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Okolona

Housing Structures in Okolona

Housing Structures in Okolona
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5664.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other3135.6%
Total87100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Okolona

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Okolona
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached52 (92.9%)4 (7.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other30 (96.8%)1 (3.2%)
Total82 (94.3%)5 (5.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Okolona

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Okolona
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms3 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms47 (57.3%)5 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms26 (31.7%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms6 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total82 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Okolona

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Okolona
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas33 (40.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity39 (47.6%)5 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total82 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Okolona

Household Vehicle Usage in Okolona
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle20 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles31 (37.8%)5 (100.0%)
3 or more Vehicles28 (34.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total82 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Okolona

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Okolona

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2854
Median Property Value$65,000$0
Median Household Income$32,045$19
Monthly Housing Costs$350$0
Real Estate Taxes$433$10

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Okolona

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Okolona
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003 (10.7%)7 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99915 (53.6%)23 (42.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9997 (25.0%)20 (37.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)4 (7.4%)
Total28 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Okolona

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Okolona
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9995 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (50.0%)14 (25.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9992 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994 (14.3%)4 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991 (3.6%)6 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.8%)
$150,000 or more2 (7.1%)10 (18.5%)
Total28 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Okolona

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Okolona
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x20 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x1 (3.6%)35 (64.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x1 (3.6%)7 (13.0%)
4.0x or more6 (21.4%)4 (7.4%)
Total28 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Okolona

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Okolona
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80013 (46.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)39 (72.2%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)5 (9.3%)
Total28 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Okolona

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Okolona

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Okolona
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years64 (95.5%)3 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total312 (99.1%)3 (0.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Okolona

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Okolona
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Okolona

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Okolona
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00031 (96.9%)1 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99949 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
$100,000 and over204 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Okolona

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Okolona
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
6 to 18 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)100 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years4 (21.0%)15 (78.9%)
55 to 64 Years23 (34.3%)42 (62.7%)
65 to 74 Years26 (100.0%)6 (23.1%)
75 Years and over7 (100.0%)4 (57.1%)
Total71 (22.5%)252 (80.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Okolona

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Okolona
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (20.5%)35 (32.4%)
65 to 74 Years5 (27.8%)1 (12.5%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)2 (50.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Okolona

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Okolona: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years5 (27.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Okolona: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (7.7%)11 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)2 (50.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Okolona: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)1 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Okolona: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (10.3%)25 (23.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (12.5%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)1 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Okolona: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)1 (25.0%)

Technology Access in Okolona

Computing Device Access in Okolona

Computing Device Access in Okolona
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5360.9%
Smartphone6372.4%
Tablet4349.4%
No Computing Device2225.3%
Total87100.0%

Internet Access in Okolona

Internet Access in Okolona
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3742.5%
Cellular Data Only2326.4%
Satellite Internet55.8%
No Internet2225.3%
Total87100.0%

Okolona Summary

Okolona is a small town located in the southeastern corner of Arkansas, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. It is situated in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, and is surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest. The town is located in the county of Clark, and is part of the Arkadelphia-Camden-Magnolia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Okolona was 1,845 in the 2010 census.

History

Okolona was founded in 1872 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Camden. The town was named after the Choctaw Indian word for “black bear”, and was originally a farming community. The town was incorporated in 1883, and the first post office was established in 1884.
In the early 1900s, Okolona began to experience a period of growth and development. The town was connected to the railroad in 1906, and the first bank was established in 1907. The town also had a cotton gin, a sawmill, and a gristmill.
In the 1920s, Okolona experienced a period of decline due to the Great Depression. The town’s population decreased from 1,845 in 1920 to 1,619 in 1930. The town’s economy began to recover in the 1940s, and the population increased to 1,845 by 1950.

Geography

Okolona is located in the southeastern corner of Arkansas, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. The town is situated in the county of Clark, and is part of the Arkadelphia-Camden-Magnolia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 67 and Arkansas Highway 51.
The town is located at an elevation of 545 feet above sea level, and has a total area of 1.3 square miles. The town is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, and has hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Okolona is largely based on agriculture and forestry. The town is home to several farms, and the surrounding area is home to a variety of timber and lumber companies. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a woodworking plant, and a plastics factory. The town is also home to a number of government offices, including a post office, a courthouse, and a police station.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Okolona was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 17.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.9% from other races. The median household income was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,813.
The town is home to a number of churches, including Baptist, Methodist, and Pentecostal. The town is also home to a number of schools, including a public elementary school, a public middle school, and a public high school. The town is also home to a number of parks, including a city park, a county park, and a state park.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Okolona?
Total Population of Okolona is 315.
What is the Total Male Population of Okolona?
Total Male Population of Okolona is 125.
What is the Total Female Population of Okolona?
Total Female Population of Okolona is 190.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Okolona?
There are 65.79 Males per 100 Females in Okolona.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Okolona?
There are 152.00 Females per 100 Males in Okolona.
What is the Median Population Age in Okolona?
Median Population Age in Okolona is 42.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Okolona
Average Family Size in Okolona is 4.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Okolona
Average Household Size in Okolona is 3.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Okolona?
Per Capita income in Okolona is $29,818.
What is the Median Household income in Okolona?
Median Household Income in Okolona is $46,875.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Okolona?
Inequality or Gini Index in Okolona is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Okolona?
There are 176 People in the Labor Forcein in Okolona.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Okolona?
59.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Okolona.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Okolona?
Unemployment Rate in Okolona is 22.7%.