Beaver County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Beaver County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Beaver County, Oklahoma has a population of 5,041, the 70th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $64,266 and the median home value is $117,900. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Beaver County Quick Facts

Population 5,041

Median Household Income $64,266

Median Home Value $117,900

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 1.9%

Median Age 41.1 years

Homeownership Rate 79.7%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.0%

High School Graduation 85.1%

Cities/Places 6

Population 5,041 70th of 77

Median Income $64,266 1% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 1.9%

Median Household Income

Beaver

$64,266

$63,603

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Beaver

$117,900

$185,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 35.3%

$100K+ 28.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

1.5%

$15K-$20K

5.6%

$20K-$25K

2.2%

$25K-$30K

7.8%

$30K-$35K

2.2%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

9.8%

$60K-$75K

13.6%

$75K-$100K

11.9%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

8.2%

$200K+

3.4%

Employment

1.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

59.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.7%

Renter 20.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.3%

18-34

18.6%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

25.1%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Beaver County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Beaver	1,625	$53,500	10.3%	$123,500
Turpin	433	$31,250	47.2%	$83,600
Little Ponderosa	323	N/A	0.0%	$216,200
Forgan	314	$67,656	5.4%	$61,500
Gate	73	$71,477	0.0%	$28,600
Knowles	7	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Beaver County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 5,041. It is the 70th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Beaver County is 41.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Beaver County is $64,266. This is 1% higher than the state median of $63,603. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $117,900. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Beaver County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Beaver County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (27.4% vs 12.3%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Beaver County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Beaver County, Oklahoma?

Beaver County has a population of 5,041, making it the 70th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Beaver County?

The median household income in Beaver County is $64,266 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Beaver County, Oklahoma?

Beaver County contains 6 Census-designated places.