Dale, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dale, Oklahoma had a total population of 293, the 472nd largest community in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $208,063, which is 220% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 220% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Oklahoma.
- Only 4.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.4x.
- Unemployment rate of 8.7% is notably above the national average.
Dale Quick Facts
How Dale Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 227 | 293 | +29.1% |
| Median household income | $200,663 | $208,063 | +3.7% |
| Median home value | $84,500 | $84,300 | -0.2% |
How Dale Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Dale Rankings in Oklahoma
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Other Cities in Pottawatomie County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 31,671 | $55,815 | 20.8% | $160,100 |
| Tecumseh | 6,332 | $48,573 | 16.3% | $122,500 |
| McLoud | 4,425 | $63,469 | 18.0% | $157,400 |
| Bethel Acres | 3,165 | $75,909 | 11.3% | $211,700 |
| Pink | 2,206 | $72,396 | 14.4% | $136,700 |
| Prague | 2,155 | $50,893 | 29.3% | $120,200 |
| Maud | 973 | $43,875 | 23.1% | $62,000 |
| Johnson | 684 | $47,083 | 7.3% | $161,800 |
| Earlsboro | 571 | $68,906 | 11.4% | $166,000 |
| Asher | 438 | $110,833 | 22.1% | $157,100 |
Cities Similar to Dale
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short | 299 | N/A | $113,700 | 8.9% | 57.2% |
| Old Green | 301 | N/A | $169,500 | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Tenkiller | 285 | N/A | $152,500 | 16.6% | 39.6% |
| Zena | 280 | N/A | N/A | 6.8% | 15.0% |
| Chance | 315 | N/A | $156,300 | 7.3% | 3.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 293, Dale'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
Dale is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Pottawatomie County. The total population is 293. It ranks as the 472nd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dale is 34.0 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 37.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Dale is $208,063. This is 220% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 158% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Dale. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $84,300. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.4x, Dale is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Dale is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.4%.
Education
4.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 83% 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 96.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Dale, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dale, Oklahoma?
Dale, Oklahoma has a population of 293 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Dale, OK?
The median household income in Dale is $208,063, which is 158% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Dale, OK?
The ACS sample for Dale recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Dale, Oklahoma?
Dale's population is 78.2% White, 0.0% Black, 18.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Dale, OK?
The median home value in Dale is $84,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 0.4x.
How educated is Dale, Oklahoma?
4.8% of adults (25+) in Dale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.