Fay, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fay, Oklahoma had a total population of 51, the 757th largest community in Oklahoma. 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%.
Fay Quick Facts
How Fay 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 | 11 | 51 | +363.6% |
How Fay Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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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+)
Fay Rankings in Oklahoma
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Other Cities in Dewey County
Cities Similar to Fay
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Chimney | 51 | $27,500 | $215,000 | 34.4% | 51.0% |
| Lovell | 51 | N/A | N/A | 32.4% | 0.0% |
| Putnam | 51 | $55,833 | N/A | 45.6% | 9.8% |
| Wardville | 51 | $83,494 | $338,600 | 84.3% | 7.8% |
| Box | 52 | $57,679 | N/A | 2.2% | 21.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 51, Fay'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
Fay is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Dewey County. The total population is 51. It ranks as the 757th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Fay is 27.2 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 47.1% of the population under 18, Fay has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Fay. 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 Fay, 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
Fay has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%.
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. 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.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Fay, 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 Fay, Oklahoma?
Fay, Oklahoma has a population of 51 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Fay, OK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Fay — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Fay, OK?
The ACS sample for Fay 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 Fay, Oklahoma?
Fay's population is 88.2% White, 0.0% Black, 11.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Fay, OK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Fay — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Fay, Oklahoma?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Fay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.