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Soper

Oklahoma · 224 residents (2025 est.) · 0.251 sq mi
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Soper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $80,700. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
−32%since 2000
from 300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
817 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:224 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1832392963524081990201020202024Soper
2024205
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,317
+160%since 2000
from $7,814 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+26%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(130)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.8%(55)
Diversity Score64.7%(133)
Diversity Score
65
+2810%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 44.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.5%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2012
from 38.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.9%
+30.9 ptssince 2017
from 40.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soper, Oklahoma?

Soper, Oklahoma has about 205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soper, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Soper, Oklahoma earns about $41,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soper, Oklahoma expensive?

In Soper, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $80,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Soper, Oklahoma?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Soper, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soper, Oklahoma?

About 27.7% of people in Soper, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soper, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Soper, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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