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Depew

Oklahoma · 411 residents · 1.018 sq mi
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Depew has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,438. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $40,600. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
411
−27%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
404 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+25%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3614164725275831990201020202024Depew
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,438
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,724
+54%since 2000
from $10,868 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing7.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,600
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+4%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(309)
Black4.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.4%(84)
Diversity Score51.3%(211)
Diversity Score
51
+91%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+105%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Depew, Oklahoma?

Depew, Oklahoma has about 411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Depew, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Depew, Oklahoma earns about $28,438 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 $40,600, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Depew, Oklahoma?

About 8.1% 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 30.5% 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 96 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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