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Beckham County

Oklahoma · 22,410 residents · 901.675 sq mi
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Beckham County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,095. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $127,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,410
+13%since 2000
from 19,799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+1%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K21K22K24K1990201020202024Beckham County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,095
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,402 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,299
+61%since 2000
from $14,488 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+44%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(16,760)
Black5.3%(1,058)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,079)
Asian0.4%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.7%(5,289)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(16,526)
Black5%(1,119)
Hispanic / Latino12%(2,684)
Asian0.6%(128)
Other5.9%(1,317)
Diversity Score50.3%(11,273)
Segregation Score9.5%(2,129)
Diversity Score
50
+88%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beckham County, Oklahoma?

Beckham County, Oklahoma has about 22,410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beckham County, Oklahoma earns about $47,095 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 $127,500, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Beckham County, Oklahoma?

About 16.7% 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 19.3% 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 3,598 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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