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Depew

Oklahoma · 412 residents (2025 est.) · 1.018 sq mi
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Depew has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,250. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 173 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,800. The poverty rate of 29.4% 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 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
−31%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
384 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+8%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:412 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3614164725275831990201020202024Depew
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,250
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,536 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,168
+95%since 2000
from $10,868 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+9%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(418)
Black8.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(151)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(270)
Black3.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.9%(109)
Diversity Score55.6%(217)
Diversity Score
56
+107%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% 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
1.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+20.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Depew, Oklahoma?

Depew, Oklahoma has about 391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Depew, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Depew, Oklahoma earns about $37,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Depew, Oklahoma expensive?

In Depew, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $55,800, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Depew, Oklahoma?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Depew, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Depew, Oklahoma?

About 29.4% of people in Depew, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Depew, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Depew, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 116 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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