CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Beckham County

Oklahoma · 19,799 residents · 901.675 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Elk City micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Beckham County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,402. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,799
+5%since 1990
from 18,812 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.6
+6%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K21K22K24K1990201020202024Beckham County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,402
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,154 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,488
+39%since 1990
from $10,400 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$353
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
29.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+18%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Beckham County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(17,567)
Black1.9%(365)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(634)
Asian0.3%(50)
Diversity Score22.6%(4,249)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(16,760)
Black5.3%(1,058)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,079)
Asian0.4%(81)
Diversity Score26.7%(5,289)
Diversity Score
27
+18%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−4%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Beckham County

Bibb County
Pop 22,262
Emanuel County
Pop 23,147
Conway County
Pop 21,393
Randolph County
Pop 23,163
Places similar to Beckham County
Head to head

Compare Beckham County to nearby counties

BECKHAM COUNTY VS
Greer County
Income$59,406+117%
Home value$109,100+111%
Population5,373−76%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BECKHAM COUNTY VS
Roger Mills County
Income$66,094+141%
Home value$157,800+206%
Population3,259−85%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BECKHAM COUNTY VS
Wheeler County
Income$60,167+120%
Home value$106,100+106%
Population4,773−78%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BECKHAM COUNTY VS
Harmon County
Income$43,333+58%
Home value$79,700+54%
Population2,327−89%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Beckham County, Oklahoma?

Beckham County, Oklahoma has about 19,799 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Beckham County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Beckham County, Oklahoma earns about $27,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beckham County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Beckham County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Beckham County, Oklahoma?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Beckham County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beckham County, Oklahoma?

About 18.2% of people in Beckham County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beckham County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Beckham County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 987 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

4 census tracts
Census Tract 9661Census Tract 9662Census Tract 9668Census Tract 9665
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 73644ZIP 73662ZIP 73645ZIP 73627ZIP 73668
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Oklahoma
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →