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Elmer

Oklahoma · 64 residents (2025 est.) · 0.422 sq mi
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Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $104,200. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59
−39%since 2000
from 96 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
140 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+52%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:64 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3157841101361990201020202024Elmer
202459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,849
+136%since 2000
from $15,165 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+14%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(79)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.7%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(5)
Diversity Score37%(22)
Diversity Score
37
+21%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2017
from 78.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 91.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 8.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmer, Oklahoma?

Elmer, Oklahoma has about 59 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Elmer, Oklahoma expensive?

In Elmer, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $104,200.

How educated are people in Elmer, Oklahoma?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elmer, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmer, Oklahoma?

About 6.8% of people in Elmer, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmer, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmer, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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