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Sunray

Oklahoma · 854 residents · 1.75 sq mi
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Sunray is a city of 854 people in Oklahoma. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 11% of adults. 88% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $87,800. The foreign-born share is 0%. This skews young, with a median age of 34.7.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

854
+13%since 2023
from 758 in 2023
2020 – 2024
489 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 434 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.7
+2%since 2023
from 34.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.75 sq mi
Population, 20202024
65170676281787320202024Sunray
2024854
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(44)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.6%(22)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411%(94)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.9%(76)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(44)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419%(162)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.1%(86)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(108)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.1%(78)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.7%(32)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.8%(75)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.9%(33)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,007
−23%since 2023
from $36,457 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
19.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.444
−4%since 2023
from 0.461 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$87,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,038 in 2023
US average: $1,442
87.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
12.1% rent
8.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.58 people
−5%since 2023
from 2.71 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
17.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73%(553)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other23%(174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(678)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other16%(137)
43
−17%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.6%(39)
Ancestry
Irish8.1%(69)
German7.7%(66)
French6.2%(53)
American5.2%(44)
Italian4.2%(36)
English1.9%(16)
Scottish0.9%(8)
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−12%since 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
81.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
18.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
70.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
96.3%
US average: 74.6%
15.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
45.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
53.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
22.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
84.0%
US average: 95.5%
94.6%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.1%(59)
Married59.2%(183)
Widowed2.6%(8)
Divorced19.1%(59)
Women 15+
Never married27.8%(107)
Married46%(177)
Widowed25.2%(97)
Divorced1%(4)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

9.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
39.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.6%
US average: 13.8%
17.8%
US average: 18.4%
26.5%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
64.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
42.4%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)56.3%(18)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era43.8%(14)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 32 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunray, Oklahoma?

Sunray, Oklahoma has about 854 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Sunray, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sunray, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $87,800, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Sunray, Oklahoma?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sunray, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunray, Oklahoma?

About 19.2% of people in Sunray, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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