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Wagoner, Oklahoma

Wagoner is a city located in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,669. It is the county seat of Wagoner County6.

Geography Wagoner is located at 35°57'20" North, 95°22'41" West (35.955501, -95.377938)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.0 km² (7.0 mi²). 18.0 km² (7.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 7,669 people, 2,928 households, and 2,111 families residing in the city. The population density is 425.4/km² (1,101.4/mi²). There are 3,152 housing units at an average density of 174.9/km² (452.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 70.48% White, 9.27% African American, 13.21% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 5.92% from two or more races. 1.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,928 households out of which 35.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% are married couples living together, 15.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% are non-families. 25.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.06.

In the city the population is spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $30,493, and the median income for a family is $35,426. Males have a median income of $28,163 versus $21,331 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,178. 15.5% of the population and 12.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 20.2% are under the age of 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older.



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