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Ketchum, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ketchum, Oklahoma had a total population of 499, the 358th largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $55,000, which is 15% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.0%.

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

Ketchum Quick Facts

Population 499
Median Household Income $55,000
Median Home Value $203,800
Poverty Rate 19.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Median Age 41.9 years
Homeownership Rate 65.7%
Affordability Ratio 3.7x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School Graduation Rate 92.9%
Diversity Index 35/100
Population 499 358th of 834
Median Income $55,000 average
Poverty Rate 19.0% 53% higher than national
Median Home Value $203,800 top 20%

How Ketchum Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population505499-1.2%
Median household income$48,750$55,000+12.8%
Median home value$124,200$203,800+64.1%

How Ketchum Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.4%
$25K-$50K 20.9%
$50K-$100K 40.5%
$100K+ 16.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
13.3%
$10K-$15K
3.3%
$15K-$20K
2.9%
$20K-$25K
2.9%
$25K-$30K
8.6%
$30K-$35K
3.3%
$35K-$40K
2.4%
$40K-$45K
3.3%
$45K-$50K
3.3%
$50K-$60K
11.4%
$60K-$75K
10.9%
$75K-$100K
18.1%
$100K-$125K
10.0%
$125K-$150K
0.5%
$150K-$200K
5.7%
$200K+
0.0%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%
60.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $775/mo 16.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

35out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Ketchum Rankings in Oklahoma

#358 Population of 834
#337 Median Income of 716
#147 Education of 833
#91 Home Value of 723

Other Cities in Delaware County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Grove 7,176 $58,941 18.1% $244,300
Jay 2,731 $38,094 23.5% $107,900
Cleora 1,477 $82,321 14.5% $230,800
Copeland 1,401 $57,558 16.1% $123,500
West Siloam Springs 1,286 $59,904 19.6% $183,800
Kenwood 1,284 $58,135 18.5% $104,100
Colcord 910 $31,094 25.6% $93,600
Kansas 748 $33,438 34.4% $77,500
Flint Creek 627 $48,036 44.5% $109,800
Bernice 396 $40,833 26.3% $116,700

Cities Similar to Ketchum

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

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Sportsmen Acres499$54,306$142,9008.7%12.8%
Savanna485$55,156$103,30013.9%14.6%
Arnett525$54,688$81,50021.1%24.0%
Zeb522$56,058$151,60018.5%12.1%
Ravia491$60,000$69,1004.0%21.6%

A note before these figures: with a population of 499, Ketchum'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

Ketchum is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Delaware County. The total population is 499. It ranks as the 358th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ketchum is 41.9 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ketchum is $55,000. This is 15% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $203,800. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $199,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ketchum is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 92.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ketchum, 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 Ketchum, Oklahoma?

Ketchum, Oklahoma has a population of 499 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Ketchum, OK?

The median household income in Ketchum is $55,000, which is 32% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Ketchum, OK?

The poverty rate in Ketchum is 19.0%. This means approximately 95 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Ketchum, Oklahoma?

Ketchum's population is 79.6% White, 0.0% Black, 2.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Ketchum, OK?

The median home value in Ketchum is $203,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

How educated is Ketchum, Oklahoma?

26.5% of adults (25+) in Ketchum hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.