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Carmen

Oklahoma · 354 residents (2025 est.) · 1.524 sq mi
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Carmen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,143. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $52,700. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
336
−18%since 2000
from 411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
220 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−14%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:354 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2933524114705291990201020202024Carmen
2024336
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,143
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,769 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,999
+60%since 2000
from $16,833 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+24%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+44.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+68%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(386)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(9)
Diversity Score20.1%(68)
Diversity Score
20
+260%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
4.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.0%
−49.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+24.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carmen, Oklahoma?

Carmen, Oklahoma has about 336 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carmen, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Carmen, Oklahoma earns about $37,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carmen, Oklahoma expensive?

In Carmen, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $52,700, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Carmen, Oklahoma?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Carmen, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carmen, Oklahoma?

About 34.2% of people in Carmen, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carmen, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Carmen, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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