Deer Creek, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Deer Creek, Oklahoma had a total population of 22, the 801st largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $56,000, which is 14% lower 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
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Deer Creek Quick Facts
How Deer Creek 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 | 67 | 22 | -67.2% |
| Median household income | $90,417 | $56,000 | -38.1% |
How Deer Creek 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+)
Deer Creek Rankings in Oklahoma
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Other Cities in Grant County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | 1,016 | $48,942 | 23.6% | $87,500 |
| Pond Creek | 855 | $55,804 | 24.1% | $153,300 |
| Wakita | 339 | $35,769 | 39.3% | $30,700 |
| Lamont | 308 | $78,750 | 13.3% | $62,700 |
| Nash | 218 | $43,929 | 25.2% | $76,900 |
| Manchester | 143 | $90,446 | 1.4% | $56,000 |
| Renfrow | 40 | $78,438 | 0.0% | $30,800 |
| Jefferson | 7 | N/A | 57.1% | $137,500 |
Cities Similar to Deer Creek
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehan | 22 | N/A | N/A | 13.6% | 13.6% |
| Macomb | 22 | $53,750 | N/A | 10.5% | 31.8% |
| Hough | 21 | N/A | $137,500 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Stidham | 21 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 85.7% |
| Utica | 21 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 22, Deer Creek'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
Deer Creek is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Grant County. The total population is 22. It ranks as the 801st most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Deer Creek is 64.3 years. This is 74% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 13.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 27.3% 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 Deer Creek is $56,000. This is 14% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Deer Creek. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Deer Creek, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Deer Creek has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.5% vs 62.1%).
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Deer Creek, 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 Deer Creek, Oklahoma?
Deer Creek, Oklahoma has a population of 22 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Deer Creek, OK?
The median household income in Deer Creek is $56,000, which is 31% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Deer Creek, OK?
The ACS sample for Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek, Oklahoma?
Deer Creek's population is 95.5% White, 4.5% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Deer Creek, OK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Deer Creek — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Deer Creek, Oklahoma?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Deer Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.