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Perkins

Oklahoma · 3,205 residents · 2.919 sq mi
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Perkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 19% 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 $150,500. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,205
+41%since 2000
from 2,272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,098 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 778 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
−2%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Perkins
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,030 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,334
+9%since 2000
from $14,955 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing10.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,500
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+90%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,925)
Black2.5%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(240)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(2,431)
Black2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(151)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other3%(97)
Diversity Score26.8%(859)
Diversity Score
27
+154%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+120%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.4%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perkins, Oklahoma?

Perkins, Oklahoma has about 3,205 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perkins, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Perkins, Oklahoma earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perkins, Oklahoma expensive?

In Perkins, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $150,500, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Perkins, Oklahoma?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Perkins, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perkins, Oklahoma?

About 25.3% of people in Perkins, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perkins, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Perkins, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,311 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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