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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Beckham County
- What is the median household income in Beckham County?
- The median household income in Beckham County is $59,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Beckham County?
- The poverty rate in Beckham County is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Beckham County?
- $58,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Beckham County?
- The median gross rent in Beckham County is $679 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Beckham County residents have a college degree?
- 12.3% of adults in Beckham County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,564
Median Income
$59,250
Median Home Value
$58,200
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
17.0%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,739 (+33.1%)
Home Value:
$-15,200 (-20.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.8 pp (-25.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.9 pp (+127.8%)
Unemployment:
+12.5 pp (+277.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,564
Median Age
37.0
Female
61.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Other 6.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$59,250
±$18,285
-$4,353 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$55,899
Median Family Income
$61,321
Poverty Rate
13.8%
+2.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
21.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
21.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
34.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
11.9%
$15–25k
11.3%
$25–35k
4.4%
$35–50k
12.4%
$50–75k
28.5%
$75–100k
15.5%
$100–150k
8.2%
$150–200k
3.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
758
Owner-Occupied
90.0%
Renter-Occupied
10.0%
Vacancy Rate
18.2%
Median Home Value
$58,200
-$127,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$679
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
25.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
37.5%
$50–100k
25.6%
$100–200k
9.0%
$200–300k
5.7%
$300–500k
1.3%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.3%
$500–1k
85.2%
$1–1.5k
3.7%
$1.5–2k
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
33.4%
2 vehicles
35.5%
3+
24.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
53.4%
Single-fam. att.
5.3%
2–4 units
1.5%
Mobile home
38.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.0%
1940–1969
5.7%
1970–1999
13.1%
2000–2009
9.9%
2010+
10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
80.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.3%
-15.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
11.3%
Some College / Associate
16.2%
Less Than High School
10.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Unemployment Rate
17.0%
+12.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.7%
Self-Employed
5.2%
Government Workers
7.5%
Private For-Profit
87.3%
Industry
Manufacturing
37.2%
Retail
20.5%
Edu/Health
10.8%
Agriculture
7.3%
Finance
6.6%
Construction
4.9%
Public Admin
3.3%
Prof. Services
1.9%
Arts/Entmt.
1.6%
Transportation
1.2%
Occupation
Production
33.9%
Management
30.1%
Sales
17.9%
Construction
12.0%
Food Prep
6.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.1 min
Drove Alone
88.7%
Carpool
4.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.7%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
620
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
37.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
14.8%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
3.4%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
8.7%
45–54
14.8%
55–64
3.8%
65–74
12.4%
75–84
8.1%
85+
3.4%
Under 18: 27.1%
Working age (18–64): 72.9%
65 and over: 12.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.9%
With a Disability
22.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.8%
Uninsured
7.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
70.0%
Has a Computer
88.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Beckham County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Beckham County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Other flows - South | 89 | 185 |
| Other flows - West | 78 | 164 |
| Washita County | 58 | 115 |
| Custer County | 45 | 105 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 36 | 78 |
| Roger Mills County | 33 | 77 |
| Oklahoma County | 28 | 44 |