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Duncan Micro

Duncan, OK · 1 counties · 42,848 residents · 870.212 sq mi
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Duncan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $114,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,848
−1%since 2000
from 43,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+5%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K44K44K45K1990201020202024Duncan
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,156
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,709 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,670
+63%since 2000
from $16,357 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(32,383)
Black1.9%(799)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(3,452)
Asian0.6%(244)
Other10%(4,299)
Diversity Score45.4%(19,451)
Segregation Score18.4%(7,892)
Diversity Score
45
+176%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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DuncanCENTRAL23,238
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1 component county

Stephens CountyCENTRAL44,310
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duncan, OK?

Duncan, OK has about 42,848 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duncan, OK?

The typical household in Duncan, OK earns about $51,156 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 $114,700, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Duncan, OK?

About 18.4% 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 15.0% 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 549 residents, a change of about 1 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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