Beckham County, Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma, Beckham County has a population of 22,148 residents and a median age of 37.1 years, making it the #1,765 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 21.7%. The median home value is $143,500, and the median household income is $53,328, which is 29% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Beckham County, 12.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 61.6% below the national average, ranking #3,032 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Beckham County is 72.2 years. 21.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 15.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.7% of adults in Beckham County smoke , 42.7% are obese , and 15.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 21.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Beckham County is 7.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 28.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 22.8 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
29.8% of children in Beckham County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 10.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 35.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Beckham County is 49.8%. The mean commute time is 18.2 min, which is 34.1% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Beckham County voted Republican with a margin of 70.1%. The vote was 14.2% Dem / 84.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +1.8 toward Democrats .
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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.