Beckham County, OK

County

Cities in Beckham County

Neighborhoods in Beckham County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Beckham

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.0%

Households with Children

33.9%

School Enrollment K-12

2,672

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 17.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.4%
Working Age (35-54): 26.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.5%
Seniors (65+): 15.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.2%
High School / GED: 43.4%
Some College or Associate's: 26.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.3%
Single Parents: 12.6%
Couples & Adults: 30.4%
Living Alone: 35.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 4.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 81.8%
Puerto Rican: 1.9%
Cuban: 1.3%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.5%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 65.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 66.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.3%
Spanish: 6.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.4%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 3.2%
Not Enrolled: 77.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources