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Commerce

Oklahoma · 2,271 residents · 2.312 sq mi
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Commerce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,393. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,400. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,271
−14%since 2000
from 2,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
982 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+15%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Commerce
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,393
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,982 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,786
+35%since 2000
from $11,734 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+37%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(1,632)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(490)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(1,218)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52%(1,180)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(556)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other17.8%(404)
Diversity Score74.8%(1,699)
Diversity Score
75
+62%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.6%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.5%
−47.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Commerce, Oklahoma?

Commerce, Oklahoma has about 2,271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Commerce, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Commerce, Oklahoma earns about $33,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Commerce, Oklahoma expensive?

In Commerce, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $61,400, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Commerce, Oklahoma?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Commerce, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Commerce, Oklahoma?

About 33.2% of people in Commerce, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Commerce, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Commerce, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 146 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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