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Pawnee, OK
City in Pawnee County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,886
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
601
ZIP codes
0
Pawnee and its ZIP codes
Pawnee at a glance
- Pawnee is about 10 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 153rd most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $41,471 a year, 36% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,300 (50% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $829 a month.
Local data for Pawnee, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pawnee, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,471
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$99,300
Median rent
$829/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (237), Irish Americans (119), Mexican Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pawnee County. PPP loans are for Pawnee.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,073
3,383 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,687
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $8,570 per person
How people get to work
Pawnee, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled20.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pawnee, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
643
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 24°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pawnee, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Pawnee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SkedeeTown | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Lone ChimneyTown | 8.2 mi | 4.1 |
| MaramecTown | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| RalstonTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| GlencoeTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| BlackburnTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| MorrisonTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| QuayCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| HallettTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| FairfaxTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| JenningsTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| YaleCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| IngallsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| SumnerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| TerltonTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| ClevelandCity | 21 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pawnee, OK in?
- Pawnee is in Pawnee County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Pawnee, OK?
- About 1,886 people live in Pawnee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pawnee?
- Nearby places include Skedee (5.5 mi), Lone Chimney (8.2 mi), Maramec (9.9 mi), Ralston (11 mi), Glencoe (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023