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Beggs

Oklahoma · 1,179 residents · 4.196 sq mi
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Beggs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,520. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,400. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,179
−14%since 2000
from 1,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+10%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9701K1K1K2K1990201020202024Beggs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,520
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,676
+37%since 2000
from $12,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+47%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(592)
Black14%(165)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(56)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other26.8%(316)
Diversity Score78.2%(922)
Diversity Score
78
+52%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beggs, Oklahoma?

Beggs, Oklahoma has about 1,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beggs, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Beggs, Oklahoma earns about $41,520 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 $89,400, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Beggs, Oklahoma?

About 12.5% 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 22.5% of people in Beggs, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beggs, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Beggs, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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