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Ardmore Micro

Ardmore, OK · 1 counties · 48,003 residents · 822.301 sq mi
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Ardmore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,148. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $117,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,003
+5%since 2000
from 45,621 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K44K46K47K49K1990201020202024Ardmore
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,148
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,405 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,211
+75%since 2000
from $15,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+21%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(35,055)
Black7.5%(3,435)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,269)
Asian0.6%(275)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(12,823)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(31,227)
Black5.9%(2,824)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(3,622)
Asian1.2%(587)
Other15.3%(7,338)
Diversity Score61.9%(29,690)
Segregation Score25.6%(12,278)
Diversity Score
62
+120%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

ArdmoreCENTRAL24,956
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1 component county

Carter CountyCENTRAL48,910
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ardmore, OK?

Ardmore, OK has about 48,003 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ardmore, OK?

The typical household in Ardmore, OK earns about $51,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ardmore, OK expensive?

In Ardmore, OK, the median home is worth about $117,400, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Ardmore, OK?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ardmore, OK hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ardmore, OK?

About 16.9% of people in Ardmore, OK live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ardmore, OK grown since 1990?

Yes, Ardmore, OK has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,084 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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