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Geronimo

Oklahoma · 1,158 residents · 1.491 sq mi
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Geronimo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,167. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,158
+21%since 2000
from 959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.0
+11%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8739821K1K1K1990201020202024Geronimo
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.8%(79)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(77)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(83)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.9%(92)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(46)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.6%(181)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.5%(168)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.1%(152)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.7%(135)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.2%(83)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.8%(44)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,167
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,425
+100%since 2000
from $11,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−15%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Geronimo on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(681)
Black1.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(61)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62%(718)
Black3.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(165)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other14.3%(165)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.6%(138)
Puerto Rican4.4%(52)
Asian origin
Filipino1.3%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.9%(11)
Ancestry
Irish15.2%(181)
German11.3%(135)
American8.6%(102)
English4.7%(56)
Scotch-Irish4.2%(50)
French4%(48)
Italian2.1%(25)
Scottish1.9%(23)
Welsh1.5%(18)
Dutch1.1%(13)
Norwegian1%(12)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.8%(9)
Polish0.7%(8)
Russian0.6%(7)
Danish0.3%(4)
Hungarian0.3%(4)
Austrian0.3%(3)
Portuguese0.3%(3)
Jamaican0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.8%(142)
Married56.8%(271)
Widowed1%(5)
Divorced12.4%(59)
Women 15+
Never married20.4%(91)
Married53.6%(239)
Widowed9.9%(44)
Divorced16.1%(72)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geronimo, Oklahoma?

Geronimo, Oklahoma has about 1,158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geronimo, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Geronimo, Oklahoma earns about $48,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geronimo, Oklahoma expensive?

In Geronimo, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in Geronimo, Oklahoma?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Geronimo, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geronimo, Oklahoma?

About 15.5% of people in Geronimo, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geronimo, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Geronimo, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 168 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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