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Dewey

Oklahoma · 3,372 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 $45,847. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,800. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,372
+6%since 2000
from 3,179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,251 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+3%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Dewey
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,847
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,225 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,239
+31%since 2000
from $15,429 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(2,285)
Black1.7%(59)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(184)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other20.3%(686)
Diversity Score55.8%(1,881)
Diversity Score
56
+259%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dewey, Oklahoma?

Dewey, Oklahoma has about 3,372 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dewey, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Dewey, Oklahoma earns about $45,847 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 $87,800, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Dewey, Oklahoma?

About 16.5% 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 22.2% 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 125 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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