Scipio, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Scipio, Oklahoma had a total population of 54, the 749th largest community in Oklahoma. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Oklahoma.
Scipio Quick Facts
How Scipio 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 | 59 | 54 | -8.5% |
How Scipio 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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Scipio Rankings in Oklahoma
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Other Cities in Pittsburg County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAlester | 18,111 | $51,930 | 19.7% | $151,600 |
| Longtown | 2,716 | $56,333 | 15.1% | $184,200 |
| Krebs | 2,119 | $45,893 | 19.8% | $106,100 |
| Hartshorne | 1,642 | $39,630 | 23.6% | $90,300 |
| Quinton | 953 | $40,962 | 25.3% | $79,900 |
| Kiowa | 658 | $46,250 | 24.9% | $82,000 |
| Haileyville | 614 | $48,036 | 15.3% | $79,200 |
| Savanna | 485 | $55,156 | 14.6% | $103,300 |
| Arpelar | 312 | $87,750 | 17.6% | $124,000 |
| Crowder | 307 | $55,278 | 20.5% | $120,600 |
Cities Similar to Scipio
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | 54 | $35,000 | $45,000 | 0.0% | 9.3% |
| Dripping Springs | 54 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 40.7% |
| Marietta | 53 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Strong City | 53 | N/A | $58,000 | 43.4% | 0.0% |
| Strang | 56 | N/A | N/A | 5.4% | 32.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 54, Scipio'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
Scipio is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Pittsburg County. The total population is 54. It ranks as the 749th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Scipio is 40.8 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 13.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Scipio. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Scipio, 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
The largest racial or ethnic group in Scipio is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.8% of the population.
Education
37.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Scipio in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 33% higher 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. Notably, 18.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Scipio, 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 Scipio, Oklahoma?
Scipio, Oklahoma has a population of 54 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Scipio, OK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Scipio — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Scipio, OK?
The ACS sample for Scipio recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Scipio, Oklahoma?
Scipio's population is 51.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Scipio, OK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Scipio — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Scipio, Oklahoma?
37.8% of adults (25+) in Scipio hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 18.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.