City · Oklahoma
Elk City, Oklahoma
Elk City, city, in Beckham County, Oklahoma. Elk City had 11,335 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,561 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,361 (±39). GEOID 4023500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,335
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,561 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,361 ±39
Median household income
$51,272
±$4,517 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$150,400
±$16,761 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$943
±$49 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Elk City and what county is it in?
Elk City is a city in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It covers 16.1 square miles of land, 720 residents per square mile in 2020.
Elk City is in the Elk City, OK micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Elk City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,335 people lived in Elk City on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 11,561 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,361 (±39).
| Measure | Elk City | Beckham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,361 ±39 | 22,148 | −463 |
| Households | 4,976 ±282 | 8,188 | +701 |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.13 | 2.35 | −0.45 |
| Housing units | 6,269 ±249 | 10,137 | +591 |
Elk City's population since 2000
From 10,510 in 2000 to 11,335 in 2025: up 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Elk City as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elk City?
The median resident of Elk City is 36.4 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.3%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Elk City | Beckham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 ±1.8 | 37.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±2.3 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5% ±2.0 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±2.0 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.3% ±2.6 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.2% ±3.1 pts | 74.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2% ±1.8 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.6% ±3.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1% ±2.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4% ±2.4 pts | 10.9% | −4.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.2% ±3.3 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.5% ±3.3 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.3% ±4.6 pts | 80.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±2.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elk City earn?
Half of Elk City's 4,976 households earn less than $51,272 a year (±$4,517), against $53,328 in Beckham County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $58,889 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elk City | Beckham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,272 ±$4,517 | $53,328 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,185 ±$6,788 | $73,432 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,917 ±$2,657 | $26,421 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.8% ±5.8 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.3% ±9.8 pts | 27.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2% ±4.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% ±3.9 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±4.2 pts | 88.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elk City?
Owners occupy 64.3% of Elk City's occupied homes and renters 35.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,400 by its owner (±$16,761). The median renter pays $943 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elk City | Beckham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,400 ±$16,761 | $143,500 | −$41,096 |
| Median gross rent | $943 ±$49 | $904 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4% ±10.7 pts | 37.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,172 ±$94 | $1,233 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.3% ±5.6 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.7% ±5.6 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 6,269 ±249 | 10,137 | +591 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 6.2% ±3.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 22.2% ±9.1 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.1% ±5.1 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% ±3.1 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.0% ±4.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.0% ±2.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±3.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Elk City building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Elk City in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Elk City work and get to work?
79.3% of Elk City's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 14.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.4%.
| Measure | Elk City | Beckham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7% ±4.4 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4% ±3.6 pts | 7.9% | +4.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3% ±7.2 pts | 76.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.7% ±6.2 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.0 min ±3.0 | 16.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Elk City?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Elk City, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,537 (Tract 9662) to $61,230 (Tract 9661).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9661Beckham County | 7,349 | $61,230 |
| Tract 9662Beckham County | 7,110 | $48,537 |
| Tract 9668Beckham County | 6,286 | $53,378 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Elk City) · Census block assignment files
How does Elk City compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Elk City is the 2,934th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 44th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Elk City ranks 133rd of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 44th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 178th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 116th | 229 |
| Median household income | 133rd | 228 |
| Per capita income | 123rd | 229 |
| Median home value | 103rd | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 57th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 64th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 145th | 226 |
| Median age | 121st | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 123rd | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 219th | 229 |
Elk City's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Elk City with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Elk City?
8 of the 57 figures for Elk City on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Elk City are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Elk City.