Eakly, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 476, Eakly'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

Eakly is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Caddo County. The total population is 476. It ranks as the 368th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eakly is 26.5 years. This is 28% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 37.0% of the population under 18, Eakly has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eakly is $45,625. This is 30% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.7%. This is 87% 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 4.8%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $73,600. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Eakly is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Eakly is Hispanic or Latino, making up 63.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (29.4%) is well below the state average of 62.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (63.7% vs 12.7%).

Education

10.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 77.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eakly, 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.