Leedey, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Leedey, Oklahoma had a total population of 406, the 401st largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $78,472, which is 21% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x.
Leedey Quick Facts
How Leedey 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 | 492 | 406 | -17.5% |
| Median household income | $72,500 | $78,472 | +8.2% |
| Median home value | $104,500 | $107,600 | +3.0% |
How Leedey Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Leedey Rankings in Oklahoma
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Other Cities in Dewey County
Cities Similar to Leedey
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCurtain | 410 | N/A | $46,000 | 8.5% | 39.4% |
| Hardesty | 404 | $87,808 | $47,600 | 45.9% | 27.5% |
| Dennis | 396 | $87,589 | N/A | 28.3% | 16.7% |
| Baron | 413 | $90,583 | $173,800 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Titanic | 419 | $67,500 | $160,700 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 406, Leedey'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
Leedey is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Dewey County. The total population is 406. It ranks as the 401st most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Leedey is 31.7 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 37.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Leedey is $78,472. This is 21% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 60% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $107,600. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Leedey is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Leedey has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.
Education
32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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 94.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Leedey, 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 Leedey, Oklahoma?
Leedey, Oklahoma has a population of 406 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Leedey, OK?
The median household income in Leedey is $78,472, which is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Leedey, OK?
The poverty rate in Leedey is 6.2%. This means approximately 25 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Leedey, Oklahoma?
Leedey's population is 87.2% White, 0.0% Black, 5.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Leedey, OK?
The median home value in Leedey is $107,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.4x.
How educated is Leedey, Oklahoma?
32.8% of adults (25+) in Leedey hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.