Camargo, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 134, Camargo's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Camargo is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Dewey County. The total population is 134. It ranks as the 621st most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Camargo is 36.7 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Camargo is $33,125. This is 49% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.3%. This is 104% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 13.8%. This is 177% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $65,900. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Camargo is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Camargo has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Camargo, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.