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Dewar

Oklahoma · 888 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 $36,167. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
888
−3%since 2000
from 919 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+5%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7008179351K1K1990201020202024Dewar
2024764
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,167
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,170
+65%since 2000
from $12,188 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+31%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(543)
Black2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.7%(237)
Diversity Score58.8%(522)
Diversity Score
59
+643%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+6%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Female
45.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dewar, Oklahoma?

Dewar, Oklahoma has about 888 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dewar, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Dewar, Oklahoma earns about $36,167 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 $49,600, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Dewar, Oklahoma?

About 3.4% 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 12.0% of people in Dewar, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dewar, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Dewar, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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