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Purcell

Oklahoma · 5,884 residents · 15.249 sq mi
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Purcell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,884
+6%since 2000
from 5,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
386 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+2%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Purcell
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,283 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,848
+43%since 2000
from $15,261 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(4,305)
Black2.1%(116)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(562)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.6%(1,703)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(4,203)
Black2%(117)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(812)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other8.2%(480)
Diversity Score51.7%(3,041)
Diversity Score
52
+69%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Purcell, Oklahoma?

Purcell, Oklahoma has about 5,884 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Purcell, Oklahoma?

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

Is Purcell, Oklahoma expensive?

In Purcell, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Purcell, Oklahoma?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Purcell, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Purcell, Oklahoma?

About 11.8% of people in Purcell, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Purcell, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Purcell, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,101 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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