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Elmer

Oklahoma · 65 residents · 0.422 sq mi
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Elmer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,750. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 7% 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 $75,000. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
−32%since 2000
from 96 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+35%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3157841101361990201020202024Elmer
202459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,750
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$42,025
+177%since 2000
from $15,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+42.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing25%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
8.3% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(50)
Black1.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(8)
Asian3.1%(2)
Other9.8%(6)
Diversity Score53.1%(35)
Diversity Score
53
+73%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmer, Oklahoma?

Elmer, Oklahoma has about 65 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmer, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Elmer, Oklahoma earns about $80,750 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 $75,000.

How educated are people in Elmer, Oklahoma?

About 7.1% 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 6.5% 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 62 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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