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Elk City

Oklahoma · 11,335 residents (2025 est.) · 16.022 sq mi
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Elk City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,272. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,400. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,361
+8%since 2000
from 10,510 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+2%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,335 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,272
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,268 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,917
+72%since 2000
from $15,654 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−3%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing12%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(9,049)
Black3%(312)
Hispanic / Latino6%(626)
Asian0.5%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(2,410)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(8,430)
Black2.1%(236)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(2,083)
Asian1.8%(209)
Other3.5%(403)
Diversity Score51.7%(5,876)
Diversity Score
52
+126%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+1%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk City, Oklahoma?

Elk City, Oklahoma has about 11,361 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elk City, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Elk City, Oklahoma earns about $51,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk City, Oklahoma expensive?

In Elk City, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $150,400, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Elk City, Oklahoma?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elk City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk City, Oklahoma?

About 22.8% of people in Elk City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk City, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk City, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 933 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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