Glencoe, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Glencoe, Oklahoma Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Glencoe, Oklahoma had a total population of 516, the 356th largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $49,821, which is 23% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 31.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (31.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 8.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x.
Unemployment rate of 19.5% is notably above the national average.

Glencoe Quick Facts

Population 516

Median Household Income $49,821

Median Home Value $90,600

Poverty Rate 31.2%

Unemployment Rate 19.5%

Median Age 38.8 years

Homeownership Rate 61.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.2%

High School Graduation Rate 81.6%

Diversity Index 31/100

Population 516 356th of 834

Median Income $49,821 average

Poverty Rate 31.2% 151% higher than national

Median Home Value $90,600 below average

How Glencoe 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	445	516	+16.0%
Median household income	$33,500	$49,821	+48.7%
Median home value	$70,000	$90,600	+29.4%

How Glencoe Compares

Median Household Income

Glencoe

$49,821

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Glencoe

$90,600

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.7%

$25K-$50K 23.6%

$50K-$100K 28.5%

$100K+ 21.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.9%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

5.5%

$20K-$25K

8.5%

$25K-$30K

9.1%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

0.6%

$40K-$45K

6.1%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

11.5%

$100K-$125K

4.9%

$125K-$150K

4.9%

$150K-$200K

10.9%

$200K+

0.6%

Employment

19.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

48.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.2%

Renter 38.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $789/mo 19.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.9%

18-34

25.2%

35-54

20.3%

55-74

21.5%

75+

10.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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+)

Glencoe Rankings in Oklahoma

#356 Population of 834

#413 Median Income of 716

#641 Education of 833

#464 Home Value of 723

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Other Cities in Payne County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Stillwater	49,269	$43,700	27.4%	$237,200
Cushing	8,367	$44,136	22.0%	$114,500
Perkins	3,262	$35,456	32.0%	$172,200
Drumright	2,361	$45,580	24.7%	$85,600
Yale	998	$42,750	27.7%	$82,400
Ripley	259	$41,250	18.5%	$81,700
Mulhall	257	$76,250	9.3%	$93,400
Ingalls	229	$68,750	16.2%	N/A
Orlando	106	$46,250	13.2%	$65,000
Mehan	22	N/A	13.6%	N/A

Cities Similar to Glencoe

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Rocky Mountain	532	$52,500	$153,900	19.0%	17.3%
Arnett	525	$54,688	$81,500	21.1%	24.0%
Fort Towson	546	$50,938	$169,900	16.1%	20.0%
Zeb	522	$56,058	$151,600	18.5%	12.1%
Sportsmen Acres	499	$54,306	$142,900	8.7%	12.8%

A note before these figures: with a population of 516, Glencoe'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

Glencoe is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Payne County. The total population is 516. It ranks as the 356th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glencoe is 38.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. 10.1% 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 Glencoe is $49,821. This is 23% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.2%. This is 103% 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 19.5%. This is 291% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $90,600. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Glencoe is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Glencoe is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

8.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% 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 81.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Glencoe, 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 Glencoe, Oklahoma?

Glencoe, Oklahoma has a population of 516 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Glencoe, OK?

The median household income in Glencoe is $49,821, which is 38% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Glencoe, OK?

The poverty rate in Glencoe is 31.2%. This means approximately 161 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Glencoe, Oklahoma?

Glencoe's population is 82.6% White, 0.0% Black, 2.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Glencoe, OK?

The median home value in Glencoe is $90,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.8x.

How educated is Glencoe, Oklahoma?

8.2% of adults (25+) in Glencoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.