Longtown Authority

Longtown is a middle-income small town of 2,716.

Longtown, Oklahoma

In Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, Longtown anchors a community of 2,716. The median household income stands at $56,333.

Definition and scope

Located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, Longtown 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 2 and is part of the McAlester, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Longtown has approximately 2,716 residents. The median age is 59.8 years. Roughly 86% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $184,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 90.6%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
• Asian: 0.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Longtown is $56,333. Poverty rate stands at 15.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.1%. Educational attainment: 22.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Longtown:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Longtown is Mc Alester Regional Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Pittsburg County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 797 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

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.