Gotebo, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 262, Gotebo'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

Gotebo is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Kiowa County. The total population is 262. It ranks as the 500th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gotebo is 59.7 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 12.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gotebo is $95,625. This is 47% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 18% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $116,300. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Gotebo is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gotebo has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

5.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% 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 92.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gotebo, 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.