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Medford

Oklahoma · 996 residents · 1.213 sq mi
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Medford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,523. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 176 residents. Median home value is $67,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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

996
−15%since 2000
from 1,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
821 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 966 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
44.1
+7%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
8999751K1K1K1990201020202024Medford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,523
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$25,170
+59%since 2000
from $15,848 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
6.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$67,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$447
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
34.1%
−44.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
23.5% rent
21.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
19.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.5
−6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,113)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(66)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(904)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(40)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5.6%(56)
Diversity Score23%(229)
23
+312%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
7.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
17.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
29.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
47.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medford, Oklahoma?

Medford, Oklahoma has about 996 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medford, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Medford, Oklahoma earns about $43,523 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 $67,200, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Medford, Oklahoma?

About 19.0% 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 6.6% of people in Medford, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medford, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Medford, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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