Carmen, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 336, Carmen'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

Carmen is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Alfalfa County. The total population is 336. It ranks as the 432nd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carmen is 36.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 29.2% of the population under 18, Carmen has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carmen is $37,143. This is 43% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.2%. This is 123% 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 3.4%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $52,700. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Carmen is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carmen has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Carmen, 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.