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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sayre

Oklahoma · 2,880 residents · 5.386 sq mi
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Sayre has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,688. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 1,234 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $20,100. With a median age of 39.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,880
−30%vs 2000
vs 4,114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
535 / sq mi
−30%vs 2000
vs 764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.7
+15%vs 2000
vs 34.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Sayre
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,688
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,713 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,675
−7%vs 2000
vs $10,378 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.6%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$20,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$196
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $315 in 2000
US average: $450
68.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.0% in 2000
31.3% rent
1.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(2,993)
Black17.5%(722)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(220)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(2,005)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,760)
Black0.9%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(93)
Diversity Score16.4%(472)
16
−66%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.8%
−12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sayre, Oklahoma?

Sayre, Oklahoma has about 2,880 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sayre, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sayre, Oklahoma earns about $14,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sayre, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sayre, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $20,100, and the typical rent is about $196 a month.

How educated are people in Sayre, Oklahoma?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sayre, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sayre, Oklahoma?

About 24.6% of people in Sayre, 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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