Blackwell is a city located in Kay County Oklahoma. Blackwell has a 2024 population of 6,073. Blackwell is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,068 in 2020.
The average household income in Blackwell is $65,775 with a poverty rate of 17.25%. The median age in Blackwell is 37.4 years: 33.7 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blackwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,049 | 82.89% |
| Two or more races | 532 | 8.73% |
| Native American | 286 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 162 | 2.66% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,346 | 2.57 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Married | 1,013 | 3.24 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 869 | 1.17 | 62 | 38 |
| Female | 371 | 3.87 | 28 | 72 |
| Male | 93 | 3.15 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
65.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 378 | 9.24% |
| Associates Degree | 451 | 11.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 315 | 7.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 136 | 3.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,833 | 44.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 1.08% |
| Some College | 933 | 22.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,330 | 3,075 | 394 |
| Hispanic | 338 | 204 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 273 | 240 | 15 |
| Other Race | 162 | 92 | 0 |
| Native American | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| Black | 62 | 62 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 12.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,701 | $0 | $38,652 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,875 | $0 | $46,979 |
| High School Graduate | $37,247 | $44,750 | $29,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $51,098 | $18,281 |
| Overall | $39,980 | $51,001 | $31,832 |
| Some College | $49,398 | $67,396 | $0 |
$39,980
Average Earnings
$51,001
Average Male
$31,832
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.14% of Blackwell residents speak only English, while 7.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,430 | 611 | 13.79% |
| Hispanic | 818 | 201 | 24.57% |
| Native | 286 | 157 | 54.9% |
| Multiple | 532 | 154 | 28.95% |
| Other | 162 | 41 | 25.31% |
17.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.59%
Male Poverty Rate
19.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blackwell is Native, with 54.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blackwell is White, with 13.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.91% |
| High School | 11.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.85% |
| Female Employed | 7.42% |
| Male Employed | 5.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,923 | $74,352 |
| Households | $50,104 | $65,775 |
| Married Families | $74,561 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,319 | $38,079 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
461
Number of Veterans
443
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 158 |
| Second Gulf War | 97 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 123 |
| 75+ | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 437 | 11.26% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 6.46% |
| Native American | 5 | 5.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.3%
Born in Blackwell
96.85%
Native Born
3.15%
Foreign Born
2.38%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
96.85% of Blackwell residents were born in the United States, with 69.3% having been born in Oklahoma. 2.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,079 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2028 | 6,078 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2027 | 6,077 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 6,075 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2025 | 6,074 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2024 | 6,073 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 6,072 | -11 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 6,083 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 6,078 | 10 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 6,068 | -524 | -7.95% |
| 2019 | 6,592 | -60 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 6,652 | -73 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 6,725 | -78 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 6,803 | -53 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 6,856 | -59 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 6,915 | -14 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,929 | -29 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 6,958 | -27 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 6,985 | -85 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 7,070 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,668 | 130 | 1.72% |
| 1990 | 7,538 | -862 | -10.26% |
| 1980 | 8,400 | -245 | -2.83% |
| 1970 | 8,645 | -943 | -9.84% |
| 1960 | 9,588 | 389 | 4.23% |
| 1950 | 9,199 | 662 | 7.75% |
| 1940 | 8,537 | -984 | -10.34% |
| 1930 | 9,521 | 2,347 | 32.72% |
| 1920 | 7,174 | 3,908 | 119.66% |
| 1910 | 3,266 | -2,813 | -46.27% |