Gans Authority

Gans is a middle-income village of 304 with home prices 1.4× below the Oklahoma median.

Gans, Oklahoma

With 304 residents, Gans sits in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma as a small civic unit. The median household income stands at $55,262.

Definition and scope

Located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, Gans 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 Fort Smith, AR-OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Gans has approximately 304 residents. The median age is 42.0 years. Roughly 62% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $139,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 56.6%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Gans is $55,262. Poverty rate stands at 22.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.6%. Educational attainment: 29.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Gans:

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

Getting around

Boyd Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Sequoyah County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 548 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.