Town · Oklahoma
Okarche, Oklahoma
Okarche, town, mostly in Kingfisher County (76.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Canadian County, Oklahoma. Okarche had 1,196 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,141 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,293 (±300). GEOID 4054050.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,196
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,141 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,293 ±300
Median household income
$94,063
±$22,238 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$239,000
±$17,990 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$750
±$162 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Okarche and what county is it in?
Okarche is a town mostly in Kingfisher County (76.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 519 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher County | 877 | 76.9% |
| Canadian County | 264 | 23.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Okarche, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,196 people lived in Okarche on July 1, 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 1,141 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,293 (±300).
| Measure | Okarche | Kingfisher County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,293 ±300 | 15,430 | no clear change |
| Households | 413 ±91 | 5,684 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.85 ±0.30 | 2.67 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 450 ±96 | 6,460 | no clear change |
Okarche's population since 2000
From 1,110 in 2000 to 1,196 in 2025: up 7.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Okarche 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 Okarche?
The median resident of Okarche is 40.4 years old; 29.6% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.5%.
| Measure | Okarche | Kingfisher County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±1.8 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.6% ±5.9 pts | 26.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% ±4.5 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±5.3 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.5% ±6.5 pts | 18.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.4% ±9.8 pts | 72.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±5.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8% ±4.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0% ±5.9 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±3.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 22.3% ±8.9 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0% ±5.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.3% ±14.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.1% ±8.9 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5% ±5.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±6.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
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 Okarche earn?
Half of Okarche's 413 households earn less than $94,063 a year (±$22,238), against $71,975 in Kingfisher County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $72,708 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Okarche | Kingfisher County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,063 ±$22,238 | $71,975 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $141,026 ±$47,347 | $93,541 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,779 ±$14,851 | $36,328 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8% ±6.8 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.7% ±7.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4% ±3.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% ±6.9 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3% ±5.6 pts | 91.3% | – |
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 Okarche?
Owners occupy 84.0% of Okarche's occupied homes and renters 16.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,000 by its owner (±$17,990). The median renter pays $750 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Okarche | Kingfisher County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,000 ±$17,990 | $215,800 | +$43,443 |
| Median gross rent | $750 ±$162 | $891 | −$444 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.2% ±28.5 pts | 30.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,496 ±$229 | $1,484 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.0% ±8.0 pts | 74.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.0% ±8.0 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 450 ±96 | 6,460 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.6% ±10.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.7% ±5.4 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% ±3.2 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.2% ±5.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.6% ±8.1 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±4.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Okarche building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Okarche in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.8 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 Okarche work and get to work?
81.0% of Okarche's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes.
| Measure | Okarche | Kingfisher County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.4% ±7.0 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0% ±10.0 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0% ±10.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.3% ±5.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.2% ±3.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min ±5.6 | 21.8 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 Okarche?
No census tract lies mostly in Okarche; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3002.02Canadian County | 4,874 | $78,871 |
| Tract 9584Kingfisher County | 3,050 | $97,163 |
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 Okarche) · Census block assignment files
How does Okarche compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Okarche is the 9,603rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 185th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Okarche ranks 13th 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 | 185th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 58th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 158th | 229 |
| Median household income | 13th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 8th | 229 |
| Median home value | 21st | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 164th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 177th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th | 226 |
| Median age | 48th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 23rd | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 141st | 229 |
Okarche's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Okarche 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 Okarche?
24 of the 57 figures for Okarche 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 Okarche 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 Okarche.