Pawnee Authority

Pawnee is a lower-income small town of 1,886 with home prices 2.0× below the Oklahoma median.

Pawnee, Oklahoma

Population in Pawnee stands at 1,886 — placing it among the smaller communities of Pawnee County, Oklahoma. The median household income stands at $41,471.

Definition and scope

Located in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, Pawnee operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Pawnee has approximately 1,886 residents. The median age is 36.5 years. Roughly 67% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $99,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 63.4%
• Black or African American: 1.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Pawnee is $41,471. Poverty rate stands at 14.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.4%. Educational attainment: 18.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Pawnee:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Pawnee Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Pawnee County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Pawnee sits at an elevation of 921 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.