West Peavine, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 84, West Peavine'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

West Peavine is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Adair County. The total population is 84. It ranks as the 698th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Peavine is 27.4 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. 19.1% 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 West Peavine is $47,708. This is 27% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.2%. This is 32% 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 West Peavine, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $125,000. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, West Peavine is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Peavine is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (13.1%) is well below the state average of 62.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Peavine, 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.