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Welch

Oklahoma · 640 residents (2025 est.) · 0.513 sq mi
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Welch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $113,300. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
661
+11%since 2000
from 597 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,288 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+12%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:640 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4545195856507151990201020202024Welch
2024661
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,813
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,389 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,598
+57%since 2000
from $14,358 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+23%since 2010
from 0.348 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+161%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(449)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(491)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.9%(138)
Diversity Score50.4%(333)
Diversity Score
50
+586%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welch, Oklahoma?

Welch, Oklahoma has about 661 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welch, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Welch, Oklahoma earns about $35,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Welch, Oklahoma expensive?

In Welch, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $113,300, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Welch, Oklahoma?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Welch, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Welch, Oklahoma?

About 24.4% of people in Welch, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Welch, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Welch, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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