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Purcell

Oklahoma · 6,651 residents · 15.249 sq mi
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Purcell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,703. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 18% 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 $143,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,651
+19%since 2000
from 5,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+7%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Purcell
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,703
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,283 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,085
+77%since 2000
from $15,261 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+61%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66%(4,387)
Black1.1%(75)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(1,105)
Asian0.7%(45)
Other8.9%(589)
Diversity Score57.3%(3,812)
Diversity Score
57
+87%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Purcell, Oklahoma?

Purcell, Oklahoma has about 6,651 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Purcell, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Purcell, Oklahoma earns about $50,703 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 $143,600, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Purcell, Oklahoma?

About 18.2% 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 13.3% 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 1,868 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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