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Newkirk

Oklahoma · 2,172 residents · 1.355 sq mi
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Newkirk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% 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 $81,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,172
−3%since 2000
from 2,243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,603 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
−4%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,941 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,141
+48%since 2000
from $14,971 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+15%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(1,860)
Black1.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(47)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(214)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,568)
Black1.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(82)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other18.3%(397)
Diversity Score49.8%(1,081)
Diversity Score
50
+422%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newkirk, Oklahoma?

Newkirk, Oklahoma has about 2,172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newkirk, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Newkirk, Oklahoma earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newkirk, Oklahoma expensive?

In Newkirk, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $81,200, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Newkirk, Oklahoma?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Newkirk, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newkirk, Oklahoma?

About 16.8% of people in Newkirk, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newkirk, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Newkirk, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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