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Soper

Oklahoma · 225 residents · 0.251 sq mi
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Soper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,313. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 7% 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 $58,100. Households here earn about 44% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225
−25%since 2000
from 300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
896 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+4%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1832392963524081990201020202024Soper
2024205
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,313
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,050
+118%since 2000
from $7,814 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(141)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(20)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other25.1%(57)
Diversity Score64.6%(145)
Diversity Score
65
+2809%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−25%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.7%
−56.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soper, Oklahoma?

Soper, Oklahoma has about 225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soper, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Soper, Oklahoma earns about $30,313 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 $58,100, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Soper, Oklahoma?

About 7.2% 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 15.9% 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 93 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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