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Sperry

Oklahoma · 1,115 residents · 1.786 sq mi
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Sperry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $73,600. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,115
+14%since 2000
from 981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
624 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9201K1K1K1K1990201020202024Sperry
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,713 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,859
+77%since 2000
from $11,767 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+22%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(685)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(27)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(108)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(749)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(29)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other26.6%(297)
Diversity Score56%(624)
Diversity Score
56
+407%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sperry, Oklahoma?

Sperry, Oklahoma has about 1,115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sperry, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sperry, Oklahoma earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sperry, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sperry, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $73,600, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Sperry, Oklahoma?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sperry, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sperry, Oklahoma?

About 26.3% of people in Sperry, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sperry, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Sperry, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 163 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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