Town · Oklahoma
Ketchum, Oklahoma
Ketchum, town, mostly in Craig County (88.5% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Mayes and Delaware counties, Oklahoma. Ketchum had 514 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 500; the 2020 Census counted 471 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 499 (±96). GEOID 4039550.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
514
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 471 · ACS 2020-2024: 499 ±96
Median household income
$55,000
±$11,806 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$203,800
±$101,230 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$775
±$151 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Ketchum and what county is it in?
Ketchum is a town mostly in Craig County (88.5% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Mayes and Delaware counties, Oklahoma. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 227 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Craig County | 417 | 88.5% |
| Mayes County | 38 | 8.1% |
| Delaware County | 16 | 3.4% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ketchum, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 514 people lived in Ketchum on July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Ketchum, 500, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 471: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 499 (±96).
| Measure | Ketchum | Craig County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 499 ±96 | 14,302 | no clear change |
| Households | 210 ±42 | 5,190 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.33 | 2.53 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 272 ±43 | 6,381 | no clear change |
Ketchum's population since 2000
From 286 in 2000 to 514 in 2025: up 79.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ketchum 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 Ketchum?
The median resident of Ketchum is 41.9 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 13.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.6%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 13.2%.
| Measure | Ketchum | Craig County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 ±6.5 | 40.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±5.2 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.4% ±4.5 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 46.1% ±6.0 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% ±3.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.6% ±7.6 pts | 61.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 13.2% ±5.2 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.4 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±2.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±2.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8% ±6.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 26.5% ±9.1 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9% ±4.6 pts | 85.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.5% ±8.3 pts | 15.3% | +16.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±3.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±6.0 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±1.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
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 Ketchum earn?
Half of Ketchum's 210 households earn less than $55,000 a year (±$11,806), against $51,922 in Craig County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 the median was $36,921 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $18,079 after inflation. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ketchum | Craig County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,000 ±$11,806 | $51,922 | +$18,079 |
| Mean household income | $59,758 ±$8,741 | $67,711 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,068 ±$4,431 | $26,491 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.0% ±6.8 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.0% ±12.6 pts | 28.1% | −21.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8% ±7.0 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.7% ±11.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 72.4% ±12.4 pts | 73.3% | – |
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 Ketchum?
Owners occupy 65.7% of Ketchum's occupied homes and renters 34.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $203,800 by its owner (±$101,230). The median renter pays $775 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Ketchum | Craig County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $203,800 ±$101,230 | $150,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $775 ±$151 | $810 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.0% ±13.5 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,063 ±$228 | $1,215 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.7% ±10.4 pts | 73.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.3% ±10.4 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 272 ±43 | 6,381 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% ±5.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.6% ±9.8 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.2% ±6.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±8.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.1% ±6.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3% ±5.2 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±3.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
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 do people in Ketchum work and get to work?
89.5% of Ketchum's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes.
| Measure | Ketchum | Craig County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.4% ±8.3 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±4.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.5% ±6.1 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.0% ±10.0 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±10.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±2.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3% ±5.6 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min ±4.7 | 23.6 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 Ketchum?
No census tract lies mostly in Ketchum; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3735Craig County | 2,345 | $57,656 |
| Tract 3758.04Delaware County | 1,033 | $90,741 |
| Tract 407Mayes County | 3,340 | $56,742 |
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 Ketchum) · Census block assignment files
How does Ketchum compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ketchum is the 13,085th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 298th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Ketchum is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 298th | 591 |
Ketchum's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Ketchum 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 Ketchum?
20 of the 57 figures for Ketchum 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 Ketchum 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 Ketchum.