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Marlow

Oklahoma · 4,385 residents · 7.054 sq mi
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Marlow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,077. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,385
−5%since 2000
from 4,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
622 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+1%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Marlow
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,077
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,039
+73%since 2000
from $12,714 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,200
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(3,501)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(227)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other12.8%(560)
Diversity Score41%(1,796)
Diversity Score
41
+521%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlow, Oklahoma?

Marlow, Oklahoma has about 4,385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marlow, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Marlow, Oklahoma earns about $46,077 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 $106,200, and the typical rent is about $674 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 20.5% of people in Marlow, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marlow, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Marlow, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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