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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sayre

Oklahoma · 4,114 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 $21,713. Population has grown 43% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $30,900. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,114
+43%since 1990
from 2,880 in 1990
1990 – 2025
764 / sq mi
+43%since 1990
from 535 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
−13%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Sayre
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,713
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,688 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,378
+7%since 1990
from $9,675 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.7%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 24.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$30,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$315
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $196 in 1990
US average: $602
66.0%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
34.0% rent
1.4
+4%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,760)
Black0.9%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.4%(472)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(2,993)
Black17.5%(722)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(220)
Asian0.4%(17)
Diversity Score48.7%(2,005)
49
+198%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.4%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−9%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sayre, Oklahoma?

Sayre, Oklahoma has about 4,114 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sayre, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sayre, Oklahoma earns about $21,713 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 $30,900, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Sayre, Oklahoma?

About 8.4% 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 20.7% of people in Sayre, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sayre, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Sayre, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,234 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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