Beckham County

As of the 2020 Census, Beckham County, Oklahoma, had a population of approximately 19,435. The racial composition was 79.4% White, 3.7% Black or African American, 2.8% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 9.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median household income was around $51,400, with a poverty rate of 14.6%. The county spans 904 square miles and its largest city is Elk City.

As of recent data, Beckham County, OK, has a median home value of around $88,000. The median rent is approximately $750 per month. The county's homeownership rate stands at about 70%. Housing units include a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and mobile homes. The average household size is 2.5 persons. New construction rates are modest, with limited but steady development. Note these figures can vary and should be cross-referenced with local real estate sources for the most current information.

For the most recent elections in Beckham County, Oklahoma, voters participated in various local and national races. Key figures included county commissioners, state representatives, and school board members.

In the 2022 general election, prominent races featured:

1. County Commissioner District 1:

   • Republican Candidate: John W. Blevins - 5,200 votes
   • Democratic Candidate: None

2. State Representative District 55:

   • Republican Candidate: Todd Russ - 10,482 votes
   • Democratic Candidate: Jake A. Martin - 4,372 votes

Turnout for county general elections was approximately 62%, with 15,854 registered voters casting ballots out of 25,570 registered.

Candidates for school boards included:

1. Elk City School Board:
   • Position 2: Kim Mayo - 1,212 votes
   • Position 3: Joe Smith - 930 votes

Election details are sourced from the Beckham County Election Board. For the most accurate and recent information, please visit the official county election website or the Oklahoma State Election Board portal.

As of the most recent data, Beckham County, OK, exhibits educational attainment levels that are somewhat below national and state averages. Approximately 85% of adults aged 25 and over in Beckham County have at least a high school diploma, compared to the national average of about 88% and the Oklahoma state average of roughly 86%. For higher education, around 16% of Beckham County residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is lower than the national average of approximately 34% and the state average of about 25%. The county's educational infrastructure includes multiple public schools and Southwestern Oklahoma State University's extension campus. Education-focused programs aim to improve these statistics, but currently, Beckham County lags behind broader averages in educational attainment.

As of the latest data, Beckham County, OK, has an employment rate that reflects a diverse economic base. The labor force participation rate is approximately 64.3%, comparable with the national average of around 63%. The top industries in Beckham County include:

1. Health Care and Social Assistance
2. Retail Trade
3. Education Services
4. Construction
5. Manufacturing

Specifically, Health Care and Social Assistance employs about 16% of the workforce, higher than the national average of 14%. Retail Trade employs around 12%, close to the national figure of 11%. Education Services account for 10%, in line with the state and national averages of approximately 9%.

Unemployment in Beckham County stands at roughly 3.2%, slightly lower than the national average of 3.5% and the state average of 3.1%. These figures indicate a stable employment environment with a slight edge towards healthcare and retail sectors.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in Beckham County, OK is approximately $53,200. This is below the national median household income, which is roughly $68,700. For comparison, the state of Oklahoma has a median household income of about $52,700, positioning Beckham County slightly above the state average but still below the national average.

Here is a comparison table:

This snapshot shows that while Beckham County fares slightly better than the overall state numbers, it lags behind the national median household income by a significant margin.

As of the most recent data available, Beckham County, Oklahoma, has a crime rate that includes various types of offenses. Here’s a brief summary and statistics table:

Beckham County Crime Rate Summary

• Total Crime Rate: Approx. 2,500 per 100,000 residents
• Violent Crime Rate: 400 per 100,000 residents
• Property Crime Rate: 2,100 per 100,000 residents

Crime Statistics Table

Note: Data is based on latest available reports from local law enforcement and public databases.