Gideon, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 219, Gideon'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

Gideon is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Cherokee County. The total population is 219. It ranks as the 533rd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gideon is 33.5 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. 17.3% 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 Gideon is $150,444. This is 131% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 86% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%. This is 79% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Gideon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $296,700. Housing costs are 48% higher than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Gideon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gideon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

52.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Gideon in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 84% higher 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 98.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gideon, 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.