Shamrock, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 94, Shamrock'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

Shamrock is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Creek County. The total population is 94. It ranks as the 680th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shamrock is 51.9 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 12.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.8% 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 Shamrock is $27,750. This is 57% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 66% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.6%. This is 73% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Shamrock, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Shamrock 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

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 85.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Shamrock, 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.