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Geary

Oklahoma · 994 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 $43,162. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 264 residents. 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 $59,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
994
−21%since 2000
from 1,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
240 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+9%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7159141K1K2K1990201020202024Geary
2024841
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,162
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,088 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,679
+144%since 2000
from $10,538 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing9.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(579)
Black1.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(113)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.5%(184)
Diversity Score64.7%(643)
Diversity Score
65
+113%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.0%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geary, Oklahoma?

Geary, Oklahoma has about 994 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geary, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Geary, Oklahoma earns about $43,162 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 $59,000, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Geary, Oklahoma?

About 12.6% 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 16.8% 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 323 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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