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Sayre

Oklahoma · 4,809 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 $32,500. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 9% 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 $61,800. Households here earn about 40% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,809
+17%since 2000
from 4,114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
893 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+10%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Sayre
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,713 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,963
+6%since 2000
from $10,378 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing10.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(3,114)
Black16.9%(814)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(425)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other9.7%(467)
Diversity Score67.5%(3,247)
Diversity Score
68
+39%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
26.4%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sayre, Oklahoma?

Sayre, Oklahoma has about 4,809 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sayre, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sayre, Oklahoma earns about $32,500 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 $61,800, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Sayre, Oklahoma?

About 8.7% 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 18.4% 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 1,929 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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