Sayre is a city located in Beckham County Oklahoma. Sayre has a 2024 population of 4,789. It is also the county seat of Beckham County. Sayre is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,803 in 2020.
The average household income in Sayre is $52,255 with a poverty rate of 34.97%. The median age in Sayre is 38 years: 37.6 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sayre was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,141 | 60.22% |
| Black or African American | 951 | 18.23% |
| Two or more races | 602 | 11.54% |
| Native American | 288 | 5.52% |
| Other race | 216 | 4.14% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 943 | 2.16 | 55 | 45 |
| Non Family | 403 | 1.09 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Married | 310 | 2.68 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Female | 134 | 3.65 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Male | 96 | 2.91 | 24 | 76 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
55.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 971 | 23.06% |
| Associates Degree | 214 | 5.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 126 | 2.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 1.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,698 | 40.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 179 | 4.25% |
| Some College | 952 | 22.61% |
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 | 2,368 | 1,803 | 143 |
| Black | 897 | 579 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 457 | 387 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 376 | 297 | 36 |
| Native American | 244 | 125 | 0 |
| Other Race | 164 | 102 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 9.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,010 | $18,929 | $45,823 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,891 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,850 | $25,167 | $26,875 |
| Some College | $36,500 | $44,792 | $32,644 |
$25,850
Average Earnings
$25,167
Average Male
$26,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.18% of Sayre residents speak only English, while 7.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,591 | 572 | 35.95% |
| Hispanic | 350 | 102 | 29.14% |
| Multiple | 133 | 75 | 56.39% |
| Native | 30 | 18 | 60% |
| Other | 51 | 10 | 19.61% |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Black | 54 | 2 | 3.7% |
34.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.36%
Male Poverty Rate
35.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sayre is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sayre is Black, with 3.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.51% |
| Some College | 27.24% |
| High School | 14.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 76.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 22.77% |
| Male Employed | 12.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,000 | $65,120 |
| Households | $41,813 | $52,255 |
| Married Families | $58,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,795 | $29,812 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.1%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
274
Number of Veterans
271
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 103 |
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 190 | 6.93% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 8.24% |
| Black | 30 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 4.79% |
| Other Race | 10 | 4.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
17.6%
Labor Force Participation
15.8%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
67.68%
Born in Sayre
98.47%
Native Born
1.53%
Foreign Born
1.5%
Non Citizen
0.04%
Naturalized
98.47% of Sayre residents were born in the United States, with 67.68% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.5% 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 | 4,773 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2028 | 4,776 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2027 | 4,779 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 4,783 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 4,786 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2024 | 4,789 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 4,793 | 25 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 4,768 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 4,765 | -38 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 4,803 | 330 | 7.38% |
| 2019 | 4,473 | 8 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 4,465 | -18 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 4,483 | -98 | -2.14% |
| 2016 | 4,581 | -145 | -3.07% |
| 2015 | 4,726 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 4,720 | 123 | 2.68% |
| 2013 | 4,597 | 90 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4,507 | 119 | 2.71% |
| 2011 | 4,388 | 25 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 4,363 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,114 | 1,233 | 42.8% |
| 1990 | 2,881 | -296 | -9.32% |
| 1980 | 3,177 | 465 | 17.15% |
| 1970 | 2,712 | -201 | -6.9% |
| 1960 | 2,913 | -449 | -13.36% |
| 1950 | 3,362 | 325 | 10.7% |
| 1940 | 3,037 | -120 | -3.8% |
| 1930 | 3,157 | -1,616 | -33.86% |