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Beggs

Oklahoma · 1,188 residents (2025 est.) · 4.196 sq mi
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Beggs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,909. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 340 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $107,300. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,024
−25%since 2000
from 1,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
244 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+11%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,188 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9701K1K1K2K1990201020202024Beggs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,909
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,688
+78%since 2000
from $12,191 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+23%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+60%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(801)
Black21.7%(296)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.5%(703)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(529)
Black13.8%(141)
Hispanic / Latino6%(61)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other28.2%(289)
Diversity Score78.9%(808)
Diversity Score
79
+53%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+29.4 ptssince 2017
from 53.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beggs, Oklahoma?

Beggs, Oklahoma has about 1,024 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beggs, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Beggs, Oklahoma earns about $45,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beggs, Oklahoma expensive?

In Beggs, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $107,300, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Beggs, Oklahoma?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Beggs, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beggs, Oklahoma?

About 31.2% of people in Beggs, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beggs, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Beggs, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 145 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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