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Marlow

Oklahoma · 4,662 residents · 7.054 sq mi
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Marlow has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,662
+2%since 2000
from 4,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
−2%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Marlow
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,545
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,105 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,748
+55%since 2000
from $12,714 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(4,100)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(101)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(303)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(3,992)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(203)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other13.2%(615)
Diversity Score37.3%(1,740)
Diversity Score
37
+466%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlow, Oklahoma?

Marlow, Oklahoma has about 4,662 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marlow, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Marlow, Oklahoma earns about $39,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marlow, Oklahoma expensive?

In Marlow, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $66,800, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Marlow, Oklahoma?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marlow, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marlow, Oklahoma?

About 17.0% of people in Marlow, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marlow, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Marlow, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 257 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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