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Medicine Park

Oklahoma · 497 residents (2025 est.) · 2.21 sq mi
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Medicine Park is home to 418 people in Oklahoma. That is roughly 91% ahead of the Oklahoma median. 96% of homes are owner-occupied. At a median age of 47.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. That puts it in the top 4% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 286%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

418
+12%since 2000
from 373 in 2000
497 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
189 / sq mi
+83%since 2009
from 103 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
47.6
+18%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.21 sq mi
Population, 19902024
19125331537743919902000201020202024Medicine Park
2024418
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(17)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.3%(43)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.2%(5)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.6%(36)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.3%(64)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5423%(96)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.6%(65)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.7%(53)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(20)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$124,000
+156%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,607 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$72,202
+445%since 2000
from $13,236 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.4%
+58.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
4.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.408
+10%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$331,500
+286%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,167
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
95.8%
+35.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
4.2% rent
42.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.18 people
+20%since 2009
from 1.82 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
13.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
37.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.7
−16%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
98
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(300)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(374)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(11)
Asian1.2%(5)
Other6.7%(28)
24
+226%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(7)
Asian origin
Korean1.2%(5)
Ancestry
English29.7%(124)
German29.7%(124)
Irish15.1%(63)
Scottish4.1%(17)
Welsh2.6%(11)
Dutch2.4%(10)
Italian1.7%(7)
Russian1.7%(7)
French1.4%(6)
Section 05

Education

55.1%
+43.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
28.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
85.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.3%
−24.9 ptssince 2011
from 28.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
69.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
77.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
32.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
67.5%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
51.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
17.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
23.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 28.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
19.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2013
from 20.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
94.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 79.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
95.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
97.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married4.4%(8)
Married68.5%(124)
Widowed5.5%(10)
Divorced21.5%(39)
Women 15+
Never married13.9%(22)
Married60.8%(96)
Widowed5.7%(9)
Divorced19.6%(31)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

19.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2013
from 20.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
46.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
6.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
22.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
5.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
8.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
61.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
33.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)36.4%(20)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)40%(22)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era32.7%(18)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 55 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medicine Park, Oklahoma?

Medicine Park, Oklahoma has about 418 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medicine Park, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Medicine Park, Oklahoma earns about $124,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medicine Park, Oklahoma expensive?

In Medicine Park, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $331,500, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Medicine Park, Oklahoma?

About 55.1% of adults age 25 and over in Medicine Park, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medicine Park, Oklahoma?

About 4.8% of people in Medicine Park, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medicine Park, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Medicine Park, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 135 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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