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Lequire

Oklahoma · 127 residents · 3.145 sq mi
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Lequire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has fallen 32% since 2019, a loss of 60 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127
−32%since 2019
from 187 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
−32%since 2019
from 59 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−28%since 2019
from 51.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
121139157175193201520202024Lequire
2024129
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,356
+21%since 2019
from $17,676 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing33.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $556 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
7.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−15%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.5%(29)
Diversity Score48.1%(90)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(95)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.5%(24)
Diversity Score52.9%(67)
Diversity Score
53
+10%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 67.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−14%since 2019
from 29.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 72.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 30.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
Female
45.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.5% in 2019
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 35.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lequire, Oklahoma?

Lequire, Oklahoma has about 127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lequire, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lequire, Oklahoma earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lequire, Oklahoma expensive?

In Lequire, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Lequire, Oklahoma?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lequire, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lequire, Oklahoma?

About 16.3% of people in Lequire, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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