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Elmore City

Oklahoma · 738 residents · 0.98 sq mi
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Elmore City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $78,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
738
−2%since 2000
from 756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
753 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
−4%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4535827128429711990201020202024Elmore City
2024882
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,639
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,810 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,895
+43%since 2000
from $12,486 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+30%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(689)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(563)
Black2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(43)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other9.6%(71)
Diversity Score41.4%(305)
Diversity Score
41
+691%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−59.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmore City, Oklahoma?

Elmore City, Oklahoma has about 738 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elmore City, Oklahoma earns about $37,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmore City, Oklahoma expensive?

In Elmore City, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Elmore City, Oklahoma?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Elmore City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmore City, Oklahoma?

About 17.3% of people in Elmore City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmore City, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmore City, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 242 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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