Beckham County, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Beckham County, OK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Beckham County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,144 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 24.5 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.62% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,187 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Beckham County grew by 9.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,144 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Beckham County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.4% of residents. That is 0.9 points above Oklahoma as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,819 21.8% -0.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,960 22.4% +0.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,089 18.5% on par
- Boomers 61–79 3,569 16.1% -0.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oklahoma, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 46.1% of the people living in Beckham County and men 53.9%.
- Women 46.1% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 53.9% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Beckham County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Beckham County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,228 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.59% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Beckham County is about 16% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Beckham County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $109,120 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $904 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.8% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Beckham County is about 10.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $904 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Beckham County spend about 22 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 91 hours, about 3.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Beckham County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 10.9 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 21.8 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 91 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,815 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,300 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 275 | 941 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cimarron County (4.8 min), Woods County (8.5 min), Harmon County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Cotton County (30.4 min), Logan County (28.5 min), Lincoln County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Beckham County is 11 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Oklahoma.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Beckham County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Beckham County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Payne County (0.3), Cleveland County (0.3), Oklahoma County (0.3).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.2), Okfuskee County (0.2), Greer County (0.2).
Health
Beckham County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Beckham County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.6% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.6% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cleveland County (0.8), Canadian County (0.8), Woods County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.7), McIntosh County (0.7), Choctaw County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Beckham County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Beckham County, Oklahoma?
About 22,144 people live in Beckham County, Oklahoma, in 8,187 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 37.2, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Beckham County, Oklahoma urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Beckham County, Oklahoma has 25 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 28% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Beckham County, Oklahoma?
The median home costs 2.0 times the median household income ($109,120 against $55,228), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $904 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Beckham County, Oklahoma?
Unemployment in Beckham County, Oklahoma is 7.9%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Beckham County, Oklahoma have a college degree?
14.4% of adults in Beckham County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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