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 $61,818 with a poverty rate of 26.81%. The median age in Elk City is 34.6 years: 31.4 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elk City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,068 | 88.27% |
| Two or more races | 602 | 5.28% |
| Other race | 235 | 2.06% |
| Black or African American | 233 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 176 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 92 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,036 | 2.23 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Married | 2,209 | 2.87 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 2,035 | 1.1 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Female | 617 | 3.16 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Male | 175 | 4.09 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 453 | 6.31% |
| Associates Degree | 728 | 10.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 639 | 8.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 471 | 6.56% |
| High School Graduate | 3,049 | 42.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 320 | 4.45% |
| Some College | 1,523 | 21.2% |
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 | 5,939 | 5,430 | 980 |
| Hispanic | 935 | 708 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 359 | 298 | 53 |
| Other Race | 175 | 70 | 0 |
| Black | 98 | 86 | 0 |
| Asian | 91 | 91 | 77 |
| Native American | 56 | 54 | 0 |
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 84.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,843 | $76,500 | $34,864 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,885 | $122,153 | $53,638 |
| High School Graduate | $42,210 | $58,607 | $21,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,925 | $46,339 | $27,884 |
| Overall | $43,860 | $54,167 | $30,583 |
| Some College | $39,375 | $41,964 | $35,347 |
$43,860
Average Earnings
$54,167
Average Male
$30,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.93% of Elk City residents speak only English, while 13.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,628 | 1,847 | 21.41% |
| Hispanic | 1,907 | 1,019 | 53.43% |
| Multiple | 571 | 200 | 35.03% |
| Black | 219 | 89 | 40.64% |
| Other | 235 | 42 | 17.87% |
| Native | 92 | 3 | 3.26% |
26.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.34%
Male Poverty Rate
27.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elk City is Hispanic, with 53.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elk City is Native, with 3.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.81% |
| High School | 16.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 82.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 50.72% |
| Male Employed | 18.53% |
| Female Employed | 16.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,160 | $76,010 |
| Households | $49,500 | $61,818 |
| Married Families | $81,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,980 | $36,785 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
405
Number of Veterans
342
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 173 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 161 |
| 35 to 54 | 104 |
| 75+ | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 395 | 5.29% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
63.26%
Born in Elk City
95.03%
Native Born
4.97%
Foreign Born
3.58%
Non Citizen
1.39%
Naturalized
95.03% of Elk City residents were born in the United States, with 63.26% having been born in Oklahoma. 3.58% 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% |