Medford is a city located in Grant County Oklahoma. Medford has a 2024 population of 875. It is also the county seat of Grant County. Medford is currently declining at a rate of -1.13% annually and its population has decreased by -4.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 913 in 2020.
The average household income in Medford is $64,493 with a poverty rate of 17.52%. The median age in Medford is 41.2 years: 40.4 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Medford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 815 | 85.88% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 5.16% |
| Native American | 48 | 5.06% |
| Other race | 25 | 2.63% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.11% |
| 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 | 372 | 2.4 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 191 | 1.1 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Married | 149 | 3.3 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Female | 25 | 6 | 56 | 44 |
| Male | 7 | 5.57 | 100 | 0 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 4.24% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 12.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 12.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 7.87% |
| High School Graduate | 217 | 32.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 9.08% |
| Some College | 140 | 21.18% |
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 | 587 | 509 | 132 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 31 | 0 |
| Other Race | 21 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 11 | 2 |
| Black | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,167 | $88,125 | $34,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,125 | $74,167 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,269 | $0 | $33,077 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,833 | $46,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,328 | $46,389 | $32,083 |
| Some College | $37,500 | $43,542 | $30,446 |
$41,328
Average Earnings
$46,389
Average Male
$32,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.59% of Medford residents speak only English, while 3.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 740 | 135 | 18.24% |
| Multiple | 49 | 17 | 34.69% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 17 | 26.98% |
| Other | 25 | 2 | 8% |
17.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.58%
Male Poverty Rate
25.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Medford is Multiple, with 34.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Medford is Other, with 8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.46% |
| High School | 13.33% |
| Some College | 5.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,097 | $89,258 |
| Households | $51,154 | $64,493 |
| Married Families | $95,677 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,132 | $37,776 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
114
Number of Veterans
114
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 16.69% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 4.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
0.2%
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
67.02%
Born in Medford
99.58%
Native Born
0.42%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
99.58% of Medford residents were born in the United States, with 67.02% having been born in Oklahoma. 0% 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 | 828 | -10 | -1.19% |
| 2028 | 838 | -9 | -1.06% |
| 2027 | 847 | -9 | -1.05% |
| 2026 | 856 | -10 | -1.15% |
| 2025 | 866 | -9 | -1.03% |
| 2024 | 875 | -10 | -1.13% |
| 2023 | 885 | -8 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 893 | -10 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 903 | -10 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 913 | -25 | -2.67% |
| 2019 | 938 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 938 | -14 | -1.47% |
| 2017 | 952 | -17 | -1.75% |
| 2016 | 969 | -9 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 978 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 976 | -14 | -1.41% |
| 2013 | 990 | -4 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 994 | -8 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 1,002 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 999 | 0 | 0% |