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Dewey County

Oklahoma · 4,743 residents · 999.628 sq mi
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Dewey County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,172. Population has declined 15% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $42,800. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,743
−15%since 1990
from 5,551 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 6 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
+12%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Dewey County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,172
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,968 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,806
+63%since 1990
from $9,726 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.0%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$303
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
79.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
20.8% rent
1.5
+6%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(5,185)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(83)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score18.6%(1,033)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(4,299)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(127)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score7.4%(353)
7
−60%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−22%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dewey County, Oklahoma?

Dewey County, Oklahoma has about 4,743 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dewey County, Oklahoma earns about $28,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dewey County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Dewey County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $42,800, and the typical rent is about $303 a month.

How educated are people in Dewey County, Oklahoma?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dewey County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dewey County, Oklahoma?

About 15.0% of people in Dewey County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dewey County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Dewey County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 808 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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