Census ACS · #630 μSA
Tahlequah Metro Area
The Tahlequah, Ok Micropolitan Statistical Area has 47,621 residents. The median household income is $53,668 and the median home value is $160,300.
47,621
Population
64
People / sq mi
$53,668
Median Income
$160,300
Median Home Value
The Tahlequah CBSA covers 749 sq mi of land at 63.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,668
Median Household Income
$30,080
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$160,300
Median Home Value
$803
Median Rent
65.8%
Homeownership
Education
89.9%
High School+
29.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
7.1%
Work From Home
24.9 min
Avg Commute
28.1%
Foreign Born
Tahlequah spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tahlequah, Ok Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 47,621 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #630 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Tahlequah metro area is $53,668, with a per capita income of $30,080.
The Tahlequah, Ok CBSA spans the state of Oklahoma.
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Data for the Tahlequah, Ok CBSA (45140) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.