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Elmer

Oklahoma · 96 residents · 0.422 sq mi
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The short version

Elmer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $85,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
Unchangedsince 2000
from 96 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
227 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3157841101361990201020202024Elmer
202459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$24,096
+59%since 2000
from $15,165 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−54.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.8
+128%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(8)
Diversity Score56%(54)
Diversity Score
56
+82%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−4%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmer, Oklahoma?

Elmer, Oklahoma has about 96 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmer, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Elmer, Oklahoma earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmer, Oklahoma expensive?

In Elmer, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $85,800.

How educated are people in Elmer, Oklahoma?

About 0.0% 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 21.3% 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 31 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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