Population 7,416 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pauls Valley
Household size in Pauls Valley
| Period | Pauls Valley | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Pauls Valley run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.68, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pauls Valley
| Period | Pauls Valley | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.4 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Pauls Valley are younger than 38.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.0, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pauls Valley
| Period | Pauls Valley | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Pauls Valley than nationally: 13.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pauls Valley
Renters in Pauls Valley
| Period | Pauls Valley | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.1% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.0% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Pauls Valley rent their homes (42.0%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 62.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pauls Valley
| Period | Pauls Valley | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Pauls Valley: 18.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pauls Valley
| Period | Pauls Valley | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Pauls Valley is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pauls Valley
| Period | Pauls Valley | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $522 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $611 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $704 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $885 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$363 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pauls Valley costs $885 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $363 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pauls Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Pauls Valley
| Period | Pauls Valley | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pauls Valley: 17.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pauls Valley
| Period | Pauls Valley | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.4% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.6% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.3% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Pauls Valley never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pauls Valley
| Period | Pauls Valley | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Pauls Valley than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. The picture is much the same across Oklahoma. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pauls Valley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pauls Valley | 2.54 | 38.6 | 13.9% | 42.0% | 18.8% | 1970 | $885 | 17.2% | 81.3% | 4.4% |
| White Bead | 2.53 | 39.0 | 15.6% | 31.2% | 15.6% | 1977 | $833 | 28.9% | 89.8% | 2.9% |
| Paoli | 2.55 | 38.7 | 10.6% | 21.7% | 13.1% | 1977 | $831 | 20.1% | 92.9% | 1.8% |
| Wynnewood | 2.77 | 37.8 | 13.7% | 34.2% | 18.2% | 1972 | $852 | 20.4% | 84.8% | 1.1% |
| Pernell | 2.74 | 39.3 | 6.7% | 25.6% | 13.7% | 1981 | $1,077 | 19.1% | 90.9% | 2.1% |
| Antioch | 2.51 | 42.0 | 9.1% | 19.2% | 14.4% | 1977 | $886 | 24.0% | 89.1% | 2.2% |
| Maysville | 2.31 | 44.5 | 12.3% | 20.4% | 15.7% | 1975 | $795 | 11.5% | 86.5% | 1.5% |
| Elmore City | 2.71 | 35.1 | 9.9% | 20.4% | 14.9% | 1973 | $915 | 19.5% | 90.6% | 1.6% |
| Byars | 2.64 | 45.7 | 7.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1984 | $794 | 18.7% | 92.4% | 1.5% |
| Iona | 2.93 | 39.5 | 7.8% | 11.8% | 18.9% | 1986 | $758 | 26.1% | 89.0% | 2.9% |
| Stratford | 2.47 | 38.3 | 12.6% | 33.4% | 14.2% | 1977 | $722 | 15.2% | 88.4% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pauls Valley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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