Beckham County Summary

Life in Beckham County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Beckham County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Beckham County:

  • The population in Beckham County is 22,202.

  • The median home value in Beckham County is $146,235.

  • The median income in Beckham County is $52,323.

  • The median rent in Beckham County is $821.

  • The unemployment rate in Beckham County is 5.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Beckham County is 23.2%.

  • The average high in Beckham County is 78.6° and there are 60.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Beckham County

List Of Cities & Towns in Beckham County

Elk City, OK Population 11,406

Sayre, OK Population 5,216

Erick, OK Population 765

Carter, OK Population 193

Sweetwater, OK Population 125

Texola, OK Population 8

Map Of Beckham County

Beckham County, OK Weather

  • The average high in Beckham County is 78.6°.

  • There are 75.06 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 60.2 inches of rain each year with 3.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:09 hours of sun each day in Beckham County.

StatBeckham County
Mean High78.6
Nice Days75.06
Rainfall60.2
Snowfall3.2
Sunny Hours7:09
78.6°
Average High
60.2
Inches of Rain

Beckham County Photos

Sh  Downtown Elk City
Source: Wikipedia User Scott Nazelrod | CC BY-SA 1.0

Beckham County Demographics

Population over time in Beckham County

The current population in Beckham County is 22,202. The population has increased 0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 22,349 2.2%
2022 21,860 -1.8%
2021 22,268 -

Gender in Beckham County

  • Beckham County is 43.6% female with 9,687 female residents.

  • Beckham County is 56.4% male with 12,514 male residents.

Female
43.6% (9,687)
Male
56.4% (12,514)
Gender Beckham County OK USA
Female 43.6% 50.2% 50.5%
Male 56.4% 49.8% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Beckham County

Beckham County is:

  • 75.4% White with 16,733 White residents.

  • 4.9% African American with 1,080 African American residents.

  • 1.7% American Indian with 387 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 187 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 19 Other residents.

  • 4.0% Two Or More with 884 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.1% Hispanic with 2,912 Hispanic residents.

White
75.4% (16,733)
African American
4.9% (1,080)
American Indian
1.7% (387)
Asian
0.8% (187)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (19)
Two Or More
4.0% (884)
Hispanic
13.1% (2,912)

Table: Beckham County By Race

Race Beckham County OK USA
White 75.4% 62.8% 58.2%
African American 4.9% 6.9% 12.0%
American Indian 1.7% 6.8% 0.5%
Asian 0.8% 2.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.0% 8.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 13.1% 12.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Beckham County, Oklahoma

  • 5.2% of households in Beckham County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 10.8% of households in Beckham County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Beckham County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Beckham County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Beckham County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Beckham County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Beckham County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Beckham County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Beckham County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Beckham County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.2% (1,157)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.8% (2,390)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (2,192)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.9% (2,197)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.9% (2,414)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.4% (3,637)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (2,674)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.9% (3,314)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.6% (1,455)
$200,000 or more
3.5% (766)
Income Beckham County OK USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 5.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.8% 4.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 8.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 8.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.9% 12.6% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 18.0% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 13.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.9% 15.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 7.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 6.9% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Beckham County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Beckham County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Beckham County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Beckham County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Beckham County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Beckham County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Beckham County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Beckham County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Beckham County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Beckham County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (888)
9-12th Grade
11% (2,442)
High School / GED
42% (9,324)
Some College
21% (4,662)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,776)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (1,998)
Master's Degree
4% (888)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (222)
Education Beckham County OK USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 42% 31% 26%
Some College 21% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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