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Peggs

Oklahoma · 789 residents · 15.31 sq mi
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The short version

Peggs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,115. Population has fallen 22% since 2019, a loss of 225 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,700. The poverty rate of 36.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
789
−22%since 2019
from 1,014 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
−22%since 2019
from 66 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2019
from 37.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7047888739581K201020202024Peggs
2024858
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,115
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,875 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,685
−25%since 2019
from $26,074 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $130,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $675 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.1% in 2019
9.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+24%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(561)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other43.2%(438)
Diversity Score63.4%(643)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(390)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.5%(249)
Diversity Score64.3%(507)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 86.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+3%since 2019
from 31.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Female
48.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
32.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 31.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peggs, Oklahoma?

Peggs, Oklahoma has about 789 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peggs, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Peggs, Oklahoma earns about $32,115 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 $110,700, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Peggs, Oklahoma?

About 13.9% 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 36.8% of people in Peggs, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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