County · Oklahoma
Beckham County, Oklahoma
Beckham County, Oklahoma. Beckham County had 22,159 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 40009.
Beckham County is the county of the Elk City, OK micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,159
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,410 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,148
Median household income
$53,328
±$6,367 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$143,500
±$16,693 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$904
±$72 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Beckham County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,410 residents in Beckham County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,159 for July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,148 over 902 square miles of land.
| Measure | Beckham County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,148 | 4,028,634 | −120 |
| Households | 8,188±293 | 1,562,389 | +610 |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.09 | 2.50 | −0.31 |
| Housing units | 10,137±66 | 1,775,127 | no clear change |
Beckham County's population since 2000
From 19,799 in 2000 to 22,159 in 2025: up 11.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Beckham County?
Beckham County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Elk City with 11,335 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Beckham County?
The median resident of Beckham County is 37.1 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.6%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Beckham County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1±0.4 | 37.0 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 23.1%±0.4 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1%±0.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.6% | 12.7% | −1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.8%±0.2 pts | 62.1% | −0.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.8%±1.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3%±1.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±1.8 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.9%±1.9 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.8%±2.3 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.9%±2.1 pts | 28.3% | −3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Beckham County earn?
Half of Beckham County's 8,188 households earn less than $53,328 a year (±$6,367), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $62,422 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Beckham County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,328±$6,367 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,432±$6,288 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,421±$2,361 | $35,624 | −$3,706 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.7%±3.7 pts | 15.3% | +5.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.1%±6.5 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.6%±2.9 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8%±2.7 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 Beckham County?
Owners occupy 67.8% of Beckham County's occupied homes and renters 32.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $143,500 by its owner (±$16,693). The median renter pays $904 a month including utilities, and 37.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Beckham County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $143,500±$16,693 | $199,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $904±$72 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.2%±8.3 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,233±$98 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.8%±3.8 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,137±66 | 1,775,127 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.4%±2.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.4%±6.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.4%±3.9 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.8%±2.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.4%±1.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 Beckham County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Beckham County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Beckham County get to work?
76.4% of Beckham County's workers drive alone and 4.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.9%.
| Measure | Beckham County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.9%±2.6 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9%±2.7 pts | 5.0% | +4.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4%±4.8 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.0%±4.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4%±1.7 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.2 min±2.2 | 22.4 min | −3.9 min |
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 are Beckham County's census tracts?
Beckham County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,109 (Tract 9665) to $61,230 (Tract 9661).
| Tract 966140009966100 | 7,349±519 | $61,230 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 966240009966200 | 7,110±591 | $48,537 |
| Tract 966540009966500 | 1,403±261 | $45,109 |
| Tract 966840009966800 | 6,286±360 | $53,378 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Beckham County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 38th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 57th of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th of 77 |
| Median household income | 54th of 77 |
| Median home value | 43rd of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th of 77 |
| Median age | 65th of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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