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Welch

Oklahoma · 622 residents · 0.513 sq mi
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Welch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,378. 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 $83,400. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
622
+4%since 2000
from 597 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,212 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−3%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4545195856507151990201020202024Welch
2024661
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,378
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,925
+46%since 2000
from $14,358 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+151%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(450)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.5%(121)
Diversity Score48.9%(304)
Diversity Score
49
+566%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welch, Oklahoma?

Welch, Oklahoma has about 622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welch, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Welch, Oklahoma earns about $27,378 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 $83,400, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Welch, Oklahoma?

About 11.8% 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 25.3% 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 146 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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