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Duncan, OK · 1 counties · 44,310 residents (2025 est.) · 870.212 sq mi
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Duncan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,620. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,551
+1%since 2000
from 43,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+2%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:44,310 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K44K44K45K1990201020202024Duncan
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,620
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,709 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,840
+113%since 2000
from $16,357 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+9%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing9.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(37,228)
Black2.2%(936)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,709)
Asian0.3%(128)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(7,096)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(33,727)
Black1.3%(568)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(3,783)
Asian0.5%(239)
Other12%(5,234)
Diversity Score47.3%(20,582)
Segregation Score14.4%(6,274)
Diversity Score
47
+188%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
−22%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+19.2 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

DuncanCENTRAL23,238
What's inside

1 component county

Stephens CountyCENTRAL44,310
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duncan, OK?

Duncan, OK has about 43,551 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duncan, OK?

The typical household in Duncan, OK earns about $61,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duncan, OK expensive?

In Duncan, OK, the median home is worth about $145,300, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Duncan, OK?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Duncan, OK hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duncan, OK?

About 18.0% of people in Duncan, OK live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duncan, OK grown since 1990?

Yes, Duncan, OK has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,252 residents, a change of about 3 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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