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Elk City

Oklahoma · 11,561 residents · 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 $43,795. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $161,500. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,561
+10%since 2000
from 10,510 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
722 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−2%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Elk City
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,795
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,268 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,477
+56%since 2000
from $15,654 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing14.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,500
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+81%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(8,442)
Black2.5%(284)
Hispanic / Latino14%(1,620)
Asian0.8%(92)
Other6.4%(740)
Diversity Score50.4%(5,832)
Diversity Score
50
+120%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk City, Oklahoma?

Elk City, Oklahoma has about 11,561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk City, Oklahoma earns about $43,795 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 $161,500, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Elk City, Oklahoma?

About 18.4% 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 23.4% 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 1,133 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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