Perkins is a city located in Payne County Oklahoma. Perkins has a 2024 population of 3,287. Perkins is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 2.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,217 in 2020.
The average household income in Perkins is $51,580 with a poverty rate of 22.07%. The median age in Perkins is 29.1 years: 27.8 years for males, and 29.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perkins was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,799 | 86.68% |
| Two or more races | 189 | 5.85% |
| Native American | 153 | 4.74% |
| Other race | 65 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,306 | 2.47 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 536 | 3.67 | 69 | 31 |
| Non Family | 520 | 0 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Female | 187 | 3.14 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Male | 63 | 2.49 | 100 | 0 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 2.2% |
| Associates Degree | 156 | 8.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 245 | 12.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 145 | 7.61% |
| High School Graduate | 467 | 24.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 160 | 8.4% |
| Some College | 690 | 36.22% |
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 | 1,754 | 1,564 | 372 |
| Other Race | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 46 | 5 |
| Native American | 25 | 13 | 13 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 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 native american people with a rate of 52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,714 | $0 | $39,492 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $123,375 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,672 | $58,843 | $25,025 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,200 | $51,336 | $22,476 |
| Some College | $41,289 | $52,565 | $37,222 |
$38,200
Average Earnings
$51,336
Average Male
$22,476
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.55% of Perkins residents speak only English, while 2.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,799 | 686 | 24.51% |
| Multiple | 189 | 20 | 10.58% |
22.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.8%
Male Poverty Rate
18.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perkins is White, with 24.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perkins is Multiple, with 10.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70.79% |
| High School | 5.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.38% |
| Some College | 4.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.1% |
| Female Employed | 13.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,314 | $59,446 |
| Households | $43,913 | $51,580 |
| Married Families | $57,887 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,400 | $35,990 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
177
Number of Veterans
153
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 87 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 8.36% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 43.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
53.14%
Born in Perkins
98.23%
Native Born
1.77%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
98.23% of Perkins residents were born in the United States, with 53.14% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.34% 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 | 3,375 | 17 | 0.51% |
| 2028 | 3,358 | 18 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 3,340 | 18 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 3,322 | 17 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 3,305 | 18 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 3,287 | 17 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 3,270 | 19 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 3,251 | 15 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 3,236 | 19 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 3,217 | 413 | 14.73% |
| 2019 | 2,804 | -24 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 2,828 | -21 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 2,849 | -18 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 2,867 | -16 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 2,883 | 15 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 2,868 | -21 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 2,889 | 26 | 0.91% |
| 2012 | 2,863 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 2,862 | 29 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 2,833 | 0 | 0% |