Mehan, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mehan, Oklahoma had a total population of 22, the 801st largest community in Oklahoma. The poverty rate is 13.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Mehan Quick Facts
How Mehan 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 | 22 | 22 | +0.0% |
How Mehan 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+)
Mehan Rankings in Oklahoma
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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 |
| Glencoe | 516 | $49,821 | 31.2% | $90,600 |
| 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 |
Cities Similar to Mehan
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek | 22 | $56,000 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Macomb | 22 | $53,750 | N/A | 10.5% | 31.8% |
| Texola | 22 | $96,429 | $335,700 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Hough | 21 | N/A | $137,500 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Stidham | 21 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 85.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 22, Mehan'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
Mehan is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Payne County. The total population is 22. It ranks as the 801st most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mehan is 54.8 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mehan, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Mehan was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Mehan, 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 Mehan, Oklahoma?
Mehan, Oklahoma has a population of 22 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Mehan, OK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Mehan — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Mehan, OK?
The poverty rate in Mehan is 13.6%. This means approximately 3 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Mehan, Oklahoma?
Mehan's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Mehan, OK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Mehan — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Mehan, Oklahoma?
13.6% of adults (25+) in Mehan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.