Wickliffe, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Wickliffe, Oklahoma Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wickliffe, Oklahoma had a total population of 745, the 293rd largest community in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $42,232, which is 35% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 20.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 35% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 6.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 13.1% is notably above the national average.

Wickliffe Quick Facts

Population 745

Median Household Income $42,232

Median Home Value $119,000

Poverty Rate 20.3%

Unemployment Rate 13.1%

Median Age 44.3 years

Homeownership Rate 92.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.4%

High School Graduation Rate 89.8%

Diversity Index 59/100

Population 745 293rd of 834

Median Income $42,232 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 20.3% 63% higher than national

Median Home Value $119,000 average

How Wickliffe 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	686	745	+8.6%
Median household income	$46,250	$42,232	-8.7%
Median home value	$151,600	$119,000	-21.5%

How Wickliffe Compares

Median Household Income

Wickliffe

$42,232

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wickliffe

$119,000

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 29.5%

$25K-$50K 31.9%

$50K-$100K 13.6%

$100K+ 25.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

9.4%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

11.8%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

6.2%

$35K-$40K

8.3%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

10.9%

$50K-$60K

3.2%

$60K-$75K

6.2%

$75K-$100K

4.1%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

2.4%

Employment

13.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

54.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 92.9%

Renter 7.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.3%

18-34

25.6%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

29.0%

75+

5.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Wickliffe Rankings in Oklahoma

#293 Population of 834

#545 Median Income of 716

#687 Education of 833

#300 Home Value of 723

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Other Cities in Mayes County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pryor Creek	9,569	$44,839	20.5%	$166,400
Chouteau	2,129	$60,208	8.3%	$190,100
Locust Grove	1,453	$49,398	18.1%	$106,900
Salina	1,148	$42,596	32.6%	$98,300
Adair	650	$77,656	14.7%	$202,600
Langley	616	$56,300	20.6%	$110,800
Sportsmen Acres	499	$54,306	12.8%	$142,900
Little Rock	399	$108,481	19.1%	$221,400
Spavinaw	359	$32,813	39.1%	$67,900
Pin Oak Acres	330	$103,750	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Wickliffe

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Quapaw	728	$40,000	$72,200	9.7%	27.4%
Arapaho	715	$39,632	$118,800	5.6%	16.6%
Welling	720	$47,135	$186,300	13.3%	19.3%
Ringling	807	$41,111	$74,800	10.2%	18.7%
Rock Island	684	$45,114	$134,700	13.1%	28.1%

A note before these figures: with a population of 745, Wickliffe'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

Wickliffe is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Mayes County. The total population is 745. It ranks as the 293rd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wickliffe is 44.3 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wickliffe is $42,232. This is 35% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%. 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 unemployment rate is 13.1%. This is 163% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $119,000. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Wickliffe is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wickliffe is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.5% of the population.

Education

6.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% 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 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wickliffe, 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 Wickliffe, Oklahoma?

Wickliffe, Oklahoma has a population of 745 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Wickliffe, OK?

The median household income in Wickliffe is $42,232, which is 48% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Wickliffe, OK?

The poverty rate in Wickliffe is 20.3%. This means approximately 148 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Wickliffe, Oklahoma?

Wickliffe's population is 49.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Wickliffe, OK?

The median home value in Wickliffe is $119,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.

How educated is Wickliffe, Oklahoma?

6.4% of adults (25+) in Wickliffe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.