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Erick

Oklahoma · 1,000 residents · 0.944 sq mi
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Erick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $57,500. The poverty rate of 52.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,000
−2%since 2000
from 1,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,059 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
−8%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6747999241K1K1990201020202024Erick
2024799
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,045
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,023
+45%since 2000
from $13,855 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.4%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+88%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(933)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(48)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(126)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(834)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(29)
Diversity Score25.8%(258)
Diversity Score
26
+110%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.6%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−51.1 ptssince 2013
from 68.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erick, Oklahoma?

Erick, Oklahoma has about 1,000 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erick, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Erick, Oklahoma earns about $27,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erick, Oklahoma expensive?

In Erick, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Erick, Oklahoma?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Erick, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erick, Oklahoma?

About 52.4% of people in Erick, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erick, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Erick, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 75 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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