Vian Authority

Vian is a lower-income, family-oriented small town of 1,435 with home prices 1.7× below the Oklahoma median.

Vian, Oklahoma

Population in Vian stands at 1,435 — placing it among the smaller communities of Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. The median household income stands at $41,250.

Definition and scope

Located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, Vian 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

Vian has approximately 1,435 residents. The median age is 32.5 years. Roughly 47% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $115,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 42.2%
• Black or African American: 7.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
• Asian: 1.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Vian is $41,250. Poverty rate stands at 24.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.1%. Educational attainment: 10.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Vian:

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

Getting around

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

Geography and climate

Vian sits at an elevation of 554 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.