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Vera

Oklahoma · 320 residents (2025 est.) · 0.792 sq mi
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Vera has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,438. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
+72%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
408 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+13%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:320 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
872173464766061990201020202024Vera
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,438
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,486
+220%since 2000
from $12,013 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+83%since 2010
from 0.242 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing18.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$908
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(9)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(18)
Asian2.2%(7)
Other16.4%(53)
Diversity Score49.3%(159)
Diversity Score
49
+938%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+38.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 97.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+42.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vera, Oklahoma?

Vera, Oklahoma has about 323 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vera, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Vera, Oklahoma earns about $63,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vera, Oklahoma expensive?

In Vera, Oklahoma, the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Vera, Oklahoma?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Vera, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vera, Oklahoma?

About 5.6% of people in Vera, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vera, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Vera, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 156 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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

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