Hanson Authority

Hanson is a middle-income, family-oriented village of 152.

Hanson, Oklahoma

Population in Hanson stands at 152 — placing it among the smaller communities of Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. The median household income stands at $66,250.

Definition and scope

Hanson is a chartered municipality within Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. 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

Hanson has approximately 152 residents. The median age is 17.6 years. Roughly 51% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $183,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 87.5%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Hanson is $66,250. Poverty rate stands at 11.8%.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Hanson:

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

Getting around

Boyd Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Sequoyah County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Hanson sits at an elevation of 538 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 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.