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Dewey

Oklahoma · 3,432 residents · 2.695 sq mi
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Dewey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,869. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,500. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,432
+8%since 2000
from 3,179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,273 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
−2%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Dewey
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,869
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,225 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,511
+20%since 2000
from $15,429 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+67%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(2,457)
Black2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(105)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(494)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(2,528)
Black1.7%(60)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(147)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other17.4%(597)
Diversity Score48.9%(1,679)
Diversity Score
49
+215%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.9%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dewey, Oklahoma?

Dewey, Oklahoma has about 3,432 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dewey, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Dewey, Oklahoma earns about $29,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dewey, Oklahoma expensive?

In Dewey, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $73,500, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Dewey, Oklahoma?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dewey, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dewey, Oklahoma?

About 23.2% of people in Dewey, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dewey, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Dewey, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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