Elk City is a city located in Beckham County Oklahoma. Elk City has a 2024 population of 11,199. Elk City is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,518 in 2020.
The average household income in Elk City is $66,313 with a poverty rate of 25.94%. The median age in Elk City is 33.3 years: 31.4 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elk City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,007 | 87.06% |
| Two or more races | 532 | 4.63% |
| Black or African American | 349 | 3.04% |
| Other race | 316 | 2.75% |
| Native American | 177 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,896 | 2.31 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 2,180 | 2.67 | 79 | 21 |
| Non Family | 1,884 | 1.2 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Female | 558 | 3.9 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Male | 274 | 3.91 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 435 | 5.93% |
| Associates Degree | 709 | 9.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 807 | 11.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 516 | 7.04% |
| High School Graduate | 2,983 | 40.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 293 | 4% |
| Some College | 1,588 | 21.66% |
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 | 5,622 | 5,254 | 1,086 |
| Hispanic | 1,381 | 1,044 | 135 |
| 2+ Races | 289 | 255 | 4 |
| Other Race | 231 | 44 | 0 |
| Black | 167 | 155 | 0 |
| Native American | 126 | 123 | 34 |
| Asian | 74 | 74 | 64 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,639 | $58,548 | $45,205 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,526 | $137,625 | $53,902 |
| High School Graduate | $48,672 | $52,121 | $24,819 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,785 | $43,869 | $28,347 |
| Overall | $42,021 | $51,336 | $29,079 |
| Some College | $32,716 | $40,577 | $25,064 |
$42,021
Average Earnings
$51,336
Average Male
$29,079
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.23% of Elk City residents speak only English, while 15.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,117 | 1,594 | 19.64% |
| Hispanic | 2,473 | 1,124 | 45.45% |
| Multiple | 506 | 240 | 47.43% |
| Black | 324 | 152 | 46.91% |
| Other | 316 | 48 | 15.19% |
| Native | 177 | 3 | 1.69% |
25.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.79%
Male Poverty Rate
27.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elk City is Multiple, with 47.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elk City is Native, with 1.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.56% |
| Some College | 22.41% |
| High School | 16.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 55.34% |
| Female Employed | 14.82% |
| Male Employed | 12.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,846 | $78,093 |
| Households | $47,903 | $66,313 |
| Married Families | $84,464 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,886 | $39,634 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
443
Number of Veterans
431
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 169 |
| Vietnam | 144 |
| Korea | 64 |
| World War II | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 155 |
| 65 to 74 | 136 |
| 75+ | 122 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 430 | 5.79% |
| Black | 6 | 3.43% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 2 | 1.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
58.6%
Born in Elk City
91.46%
Native Born
8.54%
Foreign Born
5.91%
Non Citizen
2.64%
Naturalized
91.46% of Elk City residents were born in the United States, with 58.6% having been born in Oklahoma. 5.91% 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 | 10,801 | -79 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 10,880 | -80 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 10,960 | -80 | -0.72% |
| 2026 | 11,040 | -79 | -0.71% |
| 2025 | 11,119 | -80 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 11,199 | -80 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 11,279 | 9 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 11,270 | -60 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 11,330 | -188 | -1.63% |
| 2020 | 11,518 | -61 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 11,579 | 51 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 11,528 | -19 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 11,547 | -393 | -3.29% |
| 2016 | 11,940 | -642 | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 12,582 | -39 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 12,621 | 122 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 12,499 | 240 | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 12,259 | 435 | 3.68% |
| 2011 | 11,824 | 152 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 11,672 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,510 | 82 | 0.79% |
| 1990 | 10,428 | 849 | 8.86% |
| 1980 | 9,579 | 2,256 | 30.81% |
| 1970 | 7,323 | -873 | -10.65% |
| 1960 | 8,196 | 234 | 2.94% |
| 1950 | 7,962 | 2,941 | 58.57% |
| 1940 | 5,021 | -645 | -11.38% |
| 1930 | 5,666 | 2,852 | 101.35% |
| 1920 | 2,814 | -351 | -11.09% |
| 1910 | 3,165 | -7,636 | -70.7% |