Headrick, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 69, Headrick'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

Headrick is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Jackson County. The total population is 69. It ranks as the 721st most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Headrick is 50.6 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. 13.0% 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 Headrick is $63,750. This is 2% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 9.7%. This is 94% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $52,000. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x, Headrick is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Headrick is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.6%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.6% vs 12.7%).

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 85.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Headrick, 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.