Cooperton, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 7, Cooperton'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

Cooperton is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Kiowa County. The total population is 7. It ranks as the 825th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cooperton is 64.6 years. This is 75% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. 28.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cooperton is $2,499. This is 96% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 97% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 57.1%. This is 272% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Cooperton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cooperton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.4% of the population.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 28.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cooperton, 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.