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Dewar

Oklahoma · 935 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Dewar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $19,000. The poverty rate of 25.6% 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: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

935
+2%vs 2000
vs 919 in 2000
1990 – 2025
924 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.7
+1%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7008179351K1K1990201020202024Dewar
2024764
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,583
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,976
−43%vs 2000
vs $12,188 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.6%
+10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$19,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$276
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $391 in 2000
US average: $450
82.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.5% in 2000
17.2% rent
1.3
+25%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(653)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(73)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(761)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.3%(171)
Diversity Score39.3%(367)
39
+397%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.8%
−16.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dewar, Oklahoma?

Dewar, Oklahoma has about 935 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dewar, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Dewar, Oklahoma earns about $14,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dewar, Oklahoma expensive?

In Dewar, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $19,000, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in Dewar, Oklahoma?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dewar, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dewar, Oklahoma?

About 25.6% of people in Dewar, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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