Elk City, Oklahoma
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Elk City, Oklahoma, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Elk City | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,361 | 4,028,634 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $51,272 | $65,039 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 37.0 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.5% | 28.3% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $150,400 | $199,800 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $943 | $1,014 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 6.2% | 6.4% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.3% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 14.0 | 22.4 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 1.7% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 44.9% | 46.8% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Elk City, Oklahoma
| Statistic | Elk City | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 74.2% | 62.1% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.3% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 2.1% | 6.8% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.9% | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.6% | 6.6% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 41.4 | 58.0 | 61.4 |
Age in Elk City, Oklahoma
| Statistic | Elk City | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 36.4 | 37.0 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 25.1% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.2% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 14.9% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 11.7% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 21.6% | 23.3% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 18.5% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Elk City, Oklahoma
| Statistic | Elk City | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 4,976 | 1,562,389 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 62.6% | 64.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 32.7% | 31.3% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 17.7% | 17.5% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 30.9% | 29.6% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 20.5% | 30.7% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Elk City, Oklahoma
| Statistic | Elk City | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $26,917 | $35,624 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 21.9% | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% | 18.0% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 16.1% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 0.9% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 46.6% | 35.5% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 18.2% | 14.1% | n/a |
Housing in Elk City, Oklahoma
| Statistic | Elk City | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 6,269 | 1,775,127 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 65.1% | 72.7% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 14.7% | 11.7% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 20.6% | 12.0% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,978.0 | 1,980.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.7% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 30.5% | 28.4% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,357 | $1,599 | n/a |
Education in Elk City, Oklahoma
| Statistic | Elk City | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 13.8% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 43.9% | 30.6% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 27.8% | 30.4% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.5% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 4.0% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Elk City, Oklahoma
| Statistic | Elk City | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 56.7% | 61.2% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 79.3% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 74.3% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 2.9% | 5.0% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 5.9% | 5.6% | n/a |
Origins and language in Elk City, Oklahoma
| Statistic | Elk City | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 64.4% | 59.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 2.5% | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 3.7% | 3.8% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 88.4% | 88.5% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 9.7% | 8.1% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.5% | 8.7% | 16.7% |