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Gore

Oklahoma · 951 residents · 2.305 sq mi
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Gore has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,000. Households here earn about 27% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
951
+12%since 2000
from 850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
413 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
−3%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6608109611K1K1990201020202024Gore
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,125
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,266 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,905
+49%since 2000
from $16,059 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
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
$159,000
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(577)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(554)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other29.8%(284)
Diversity Score60.3%(574)
Diversity Score
60
+1687%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−53.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gore, Oklahoma?

Gore, Oklahoma has about 951 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gore, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Gore, Oklahoma earns about $68,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gore, Oklahoma expensive?

In Gore, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $159,000, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Gore, Oklahoma?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gore, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gore, Oklahoma?

About 16.9% of people in Gore, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gore, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Gore, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 241 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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