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Medford

Oklahoma · 932 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 $48,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 240 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,900. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
932
−20%since 2000
from 1,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
768 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 966 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+12%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8999751K1K1K1990201020202024Medford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,558
+99%since 2000
from $15,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing6.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(766)
Black1.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(73)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other5.5%(51)
Diversity Score34.2%(319)
Diversity Score
34
+512%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medford, Oklahoma?

Medford, Oklahoma has about 932 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medford, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Medford, Oklahoma earns about $48,750 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 $53,900, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Medford, Oklahoma?

About 16.7% 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 11.2% 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 227 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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