Beckham County, Oklahoma
OK · FIPS 40009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,148 | — | #1,765 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,328 | -29.0% | #2,573 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.1 years | -4.6% | #2,737 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $143,500 | -49.1% | #2,339 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $904 | -22.3% | #1,420 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | +72.1% | #2,811 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Beckham County has a population of 22,148, making it the #1,765 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Beckham County is $53,328, ranking #2,573 out of 3,222 counties — 29.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.7% and unemployment stands at 7.9%.
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The median home value in Beckham County is $143,500 (-49.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $904/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.8%.
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89.1% of residents in Beckham County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.
About Beckham County, Oklahoma
Beckham County, Oklahoma has a total population of 22,148, making it the 1,765th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Beckham County is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Beckham County is $53,328, which ranks #2,573 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9%.
The median home value in Beckham County is $143,500, 49.1% below the national median. Renters in Beckham County pay a median gross rent of $904 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Beckham County, 12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.2 min.
Beckham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.6%).
All data for Beckham County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.