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Carmen

Oklahoma · 360 residents · 1.524 sq mi
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Carmen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,861. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 20% 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 $57,400. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
360
−12%since 2000
from 411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
236 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
−1%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2933524114705291990201020202024Carmen
2024336
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,861
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,769 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,826
+47%since 2000
from $16,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,400
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+36%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(18)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.4%(5)
Diversity Score16.8%(60)
Diversity Score
17
+201%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.8%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carmen, Oklahoma?

Carmen, Oklahoma has about 360 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carmen, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Carmen, Oklahoma earns about $49,861 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 $57,400, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Carmen, Oklahoma?

About 20.0% 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 20.9% 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 79 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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