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Forgan

Oklahoma · 450 residents · 0.393 sq mi
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Forgan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 82 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
450
−15%since 2000
from 532 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,145 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+32%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2473634805967121990201020202024Forgan
2024359
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,739 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,200
+52%since 2000
from $13,250 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−26%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(446)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(75)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(168)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(30)
Diversity Score55.7%(251)
Diversity Score
56
+77%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−10%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forgan, Oklahoma?

Forgan, Oklahoma has about 450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forgan, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Forgan, Oklahoma earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forgan, Oklahoma expensive?

In Forgan, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $49,700, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Forgan, Oklahoma?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Forgan, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forgan, Oklahoma?

About 16.0% of people in Forgan, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forgan, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Forgan, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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