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Geary

Oklahoma · 1,280 residents · 4.141 sq mi
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Geary has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $50,200. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,280
+2%since 2000
from 1,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
309 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
35.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
7159141K1K2K1990201020202024Geary
2024841
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,875
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,088 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$14,438
+37%since 2000
from $10,538 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
28.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$50,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$421
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $853
23.5%
−44.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
19.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
32.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
31.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.6
+20%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64%(805)
Black4.5%(57)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(68)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.4%(383)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(759)
Black1.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(122)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.7%(316)
Diversity Score66.6%(852)
67
+119%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
80.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

24.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
53.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geary, Oklahoma?

Geary, Oklahoma has about 1,280 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geary, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Geary, Oklahoma earns about $31,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geary, Oklahoma expensive?

In Geary, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $50,200, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Geary, Oklahoma?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Geary, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geary, Oklahoma?

About 28.5% of people in Geary, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geary, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Geary, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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