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Laverne

Oklahoma · 1,189 residents (2025 est.) · 0.76 sq mi
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Laverne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,694. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 193 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $115,600. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
904
−18%since 2000
from 1,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,189 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,189 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8111K1K2K2K1990201020202024Laverne
2024904
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,694
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,222 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,732
+50%since 2000
from $20,424 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+26%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance17.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services10%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,600
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+72%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,040)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(40)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(476)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(420)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(8)
Diversity Score63.4%(573)
Diversity Score
63
+594%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
30.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.2%
−51.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 62.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 37.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laverne, Oklahoma?

Laverne, Oklahoma has about 904 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laverne, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Laverne, Oklahoma earns about $60,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laverne, Oklahoma expensive?

In Laverne, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $115,600, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Laverne, Oklahoma?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Laverne, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laverne, Oklahoma?

About 27.3% of people in Laverne, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laverne, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Laverne, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 365 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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