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Peggs

Oklahoma · 858 residents · 15.31 sq mi
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The short version

Peggs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,731. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $108,800. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
858
−10%since 2023
from 949 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 62 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−10%since 2023
from 41.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7047888739581K201020202024Peggs
2024858
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.6%(57)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910%(86)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(46)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.7%(40)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(50)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.8%(101)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.2%(130)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412%(103)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.9%(128)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.3%(88)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.9%(25)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,731
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $40,859 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,695
+26%since 2023
from $21,917 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−4%since 2023
from 0.428 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $536 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
25
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(618)
Black2.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(25)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other29.3%(278)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(470)
Black1.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(39)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other38.5%(330)
Diversity Score
69
+12%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2011 – 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
Mexican3.1%(27)
Spaniard1.4%(12)
Asian origin
Hmong0.9%(8)
Ancestry
German9.9%(85)
Irish6.2%(53)
American3.5%(30)
Italian2.7%(23)
English2.6%(22)
Dutch2%(17)
Welsh0.7%(6)
Arab0.5%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+6%since 2023
from 28.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
Female
48.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.1%(55)
Married66.9%(228)
Widowed7%(24)
Divorced10%(34)
Women 15+
Never married21.3%(70)
Married64%(210)
Widowed2.7%(9)
Divorced11.9%(39)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peggs, Oklahoma?

Peggs, Oklahoma has about 858 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peggs, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Peggs, Oklahoma earns about $61,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peggs, Oklahoma expensive?

In Peggs, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $108,800, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Peggs, Oklahoma?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Peggs, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peggs, Oklahoma?

About 22.1% of people in Peggs, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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