Town · Oklahoma
Okeene, Oklahoma
Okeene, town, in Blaine County, Oklahoma. Okeene had 1,047 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,090 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,212 (±152). GEOID 4054150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,047
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,090 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,212 ±152
Median household income
$57,917
±$18,123 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$112,000
±$12,623 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$886
±$149 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Okeene and what county is it in?
Okeene is a town in Blaine County, Oklahoma. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 481 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Okeene, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,047 people lived in Okeene on July 1, 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 1,090 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,212 (±152).
| Measure | Okeene | Blaine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,212 ±152 | 8,570 | no clear change |
| Households | 419 ±58 | 3,381 | −124 |
| Average household size | 2.80 ±0.37 | 2.36 | +0.75 |
| Housing units | 501 ±54 | 4,581 | −188 |
Okeene's population since 2000
From 1,240 in 2000 to 1,047 in 2025: down 15.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Okeene 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 Okeene?
The median resident of Okeene is 26.9 years old; 37.5% are under 18 and 12.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.3%. 8.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Okeene | Blaine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.9 ±8.4 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 37.5% ±5.7 pts | 24.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.4% ±3.3 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 43.6% ±4.6 pts | 51.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.3% ±8.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.2% ±9.3 pts | 70.3% | −16.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.5% ±3.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.3% ±8.3 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8% ±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8% ±5.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5% ±6.2 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.8% ±7.7 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.6% ±6.8 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±3.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.4% ±5.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Okeene earn?
Half of Okeene's 419 households earn less than $57,917 a year (±$18,123), against $61,642 in Blaine County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $60,766 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Okeene | Blaine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,917 ±$18,123 | $61,642 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,417 ±$9,049 | $81,495 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,202 ±$4,117 | $31,589 | −$5,567 |
| People below the poverty line | 30.6% ±13.6 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 46.3% ±21.3 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.5% ±9.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% ±4.1 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9% ±3.3 pts | 85.4% | – |
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 Okeene?
Owners occupy 61.8% of Okeene's occupied homes and renters 38.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,000 by its owner (±$12,623). The median renter pays $886 a month including utilities, and 47.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Okeene | Blaine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,000 ±$12,623 | $126,900 | +$22,775 |
| Median gross rent | $886 ±$149 | $852 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.1% ±21.2 pts | 37.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,175 ±$222 | $1,226 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.8% ±7.6 pts | 73.4% | −12.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.2% ±7.6 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Housing units | 501 ±54 | 4,581 | −188 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.6% ±7.0 pts | 79.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% ±4.2 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.4% ±4.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% ±2.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 Okeene building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Okeene in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.9 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 Okeene work and get to work?
88.4% of Okeene's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.5%.
| Measure | Okeene | Blaine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4% ±7.0 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.5% ±5.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.4% ±5.8 pts | 85.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1% ±4.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±3.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3% ±2.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.0 min ±4.1 | 19.0 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 Okeene?
No census tract lies mostly in Okeene; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9586Blaine County | 1,716 | $61,912 |
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 Okeene) · Census block assignment files
How does Okeene compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Okeene is the 10,091st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 204th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Okeene ranks 92nd 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 | 204th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 193rd | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 162nd | 229 |
| Median household income | 92nd | 228 |
| Per capita income | 193rd | 229 |
| Median home value | 151st | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 84th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 16th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66th | 226 |
| Median age | 223rd | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 147th | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 196th | 229 |
Okeene's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Okeene 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 Okeene?
16 of the 57 figures for Okeene 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 Okeene 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 Okeene.