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Ardmore

Oklahoma · 24,956 residents (2025 est.) · 49.829 sq mi
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Ardmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $170,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,877
+5%since 2000
from 23,711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
499 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 476 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−7%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,956 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,046 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,512
+91%since 2000
from $16,502 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
−3%since 2010
from 0.487 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,006
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+47%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(16,986)
Black11.1%(2,641)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(877)
Asian1%(234)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.9%(9,217)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(14,979)
Black8.9%(2,202)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(2,834)
Asian1.9%(469)
Other17.7%(4,393)
Diversity Score73.1%(18,194)
Diversity Score
73
+88%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+25.6 ptssince 2017
from 58.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ardmore, Oklahoma?

Ardmore, Oklahoma has about 24,877 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ardmore, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Ardmore, Oklahoma earns about $53,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ardmore, Oklahoma expensive?

In Ardmore, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $170,000, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.

How educated are people in Ardmore, Oklahoma?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ardmore, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ardmore, Oklahoma?

About 17.4% of people in Ardmore, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ardmore, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Ardmore, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,798 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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