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Elk City

Oklahoma · 11,693 residents · 16.022 sq mi
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Elk City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,078. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $92,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,693
+11%since 2000
from 10,510 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
730 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
−4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Elk City
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,078
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,268 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,809
+46%since 2000
from $15,654 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing22.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(9,350)
Black2.9%(337)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(1,204)
Asian0.8%(99)
Other6.7%(781)
Diversity Score44.2%(5,164)
Diversity Score
44
+93%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk City, Oklahoma?

Elk City, Oklahoma has about 11,693 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk City, Oklahoma earns about $46,078 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 $92,500, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Elk City, Oklahoma?

About 14.9% 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 17.1% 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 1,265 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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