Millerton, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 206, Millerton'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

Millerton is a small community located in Oklahoma, within McCurtain County. The total population is 206. It ranks as the 544th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Millerton is 37.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. 10.7% 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 Millerton is $40,313. This is 38% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $72,900. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Millerton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Millerton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

9.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% 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 74.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Millerton, 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.