Forgan, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 359, Forgan'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

Forgan is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Beaver County. The total population is 359. It ranks as the 420th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Forgan is 49.3 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 11.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.0% 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 Forgan is $70,114. This is 8% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%. This is 82% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $60,500. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Forgan is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Forgan is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (25.1% vs 12.7%).

Education

3.7% 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. This is 87% 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 86.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Forgan, 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.