Slick, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 142, Slick'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

Slick is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Creek County. The total population is 142. It ranks as the 611th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Slick is 63.5 years. This is 72% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Slick is $19,574. This is 70% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 76% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 44.4%. This is 189% 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 Slick, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $131,300. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $199,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 46.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Slick has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

1.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 94% 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 94.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Slick, 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.