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18%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
21%
Household income NAT. AVG.
41%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexElk CityOklahomaNational
Income per capita$24,477$25,628$29,829
Median household income$43,795$48,038$55,322
Median income owner occupied$55,938$60,309$70,586
Median income renter occupied$32,026$30,832$35,192
Median earnings male$40,253$35,033$36,919
Median earnings female$23,907$23,287$26,250
Unemployment rate2.7%3.6%4.7%
Poverty level23.4%16.5%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Elk City is 18% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Elk City is 21% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Elk City is 41% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Elk City is 55% higher than the national average

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      $29,193 $43,795 $87,590
      City
      $32,022 $48,038 $96,076
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Elk City median earnings by income bracket

      Elk City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry13.7%13.7%
      Manufacturing sector4.3%4.3%
      Financial & insurance services0.4%0.4%
      Wholesale & retail services11.6%11.6%
      Public administration11.7%11.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.7%3.7%
      Education, health & social services6.9%6.9%
      Other45.5%45.5%

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      Foss, OK163$45,41717.9%
      Butler CDP, OK145$45,00018.7%
      Elk City, OK11,544$43,79520.8%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
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      Mexico, MO11,535$40,74126.4%
      Elk City, OK11,544$43,79520.8%
      Source: The Elk City, OK employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).