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Medford

Oklahoma · 1,172 residents · 1.213 sq mi
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Medford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,708. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,700. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,172
+1%since 1990
from 1,159 in 1990
1990 – 2025
966 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 955 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
+2%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8999751K1K1K1990201020202024Medford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,708
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,848
+37%since 1990
from $11,584 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$401
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
79.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
21.0% rent
1.6
−11%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14%(162)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,113)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score5.6%(66)
6
−60%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−26%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medford, Oklahoma?

Medford, Oklahoma has about 1,172 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Medford, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Medford, Oklahoma earns about $27,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medford, Oklahoma expensive?

In Medford, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $45,700, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Medford, Oklahoma?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Medford, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medford, Oklahoma?

About 13.8% of people in Medford, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medford, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Medford, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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