Beaver, OK

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,586
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    30.7
    8.36% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.2%
    77.5% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $56,078
    4.82% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $154,000
    24.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    698
    3.86% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Beaver, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    93.4% of the residents in Beaver, OK are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Beaver, OK was $154,000, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%.

    Most people in Beaver, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Beaver, OK was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesOklahomaBeaver County, OKPanhandle & NW Oklahoma Counties--Guymon, Woodward, Alva & Kingfisher Cities PUMA, OK

    Population & Diversity

    Beaver, OK is home to a population of 1.59k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.4% of Beaver, OK residents were born outside of the country (165 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (920 people) in Beaver, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 345 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 121 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    87.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93.4% of Beaver, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Beaver, OK was 87.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Beaver, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      920 ± 145
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      345 ± 188
    3. White (Hispanic)
      121 ± 69
    36.4%
    Hispanic Population
    578 people

    In 2024, there were 2.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (920 people) in Beaver, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 345 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 121 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    36.4% of the people in Beaver, OK are hispanic (578 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Beaver, OK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      105,864 ± 7,883 people
    2. Vietnam
      13,987 ± 2,899 people
    3. Guatemala
      12,051 ± 2,691 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.4%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    165 people
    14.5%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    236 people

    As of 2024, 10.4% of Beaver, OK residents (165 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Beaver, OK was 14.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      16 ± 24
    2. Vietnam
      7 ± 16

    Beaver, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.29 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Beaver, OK.

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    Health

    85.1% of the population of Beaver, OK has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 6.66% on non-group plans, and 0.932% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.5% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 32.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    14.9%
    Uninsured
    47.8%
    Employer Coverage
    18.8%
    Medicaid
    10.9%
    Medicare
    6.66%
    Non-Group
    0.932%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Beaver, OK declined by 26% from 20.1% to 14.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Beaver, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Beaver, OK employs 698 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Beaver, OK were Retail Trade (110 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (87 people), and Construction (85 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($95,278), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($95,278), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($94,653).

    Employment

    Occupations

    698
    2024 Value
    ± 143
    −3.86%
    1 Year decline
    ± 29.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Beaver, OK declined at a rate of −3.86%, from 726 employees to 698 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Beaver, OK, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (108 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (87 people), and Health Technologists & Technicians (63 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Beaver, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    698
    2024 Value
    ± 143
    −3.86%
    1 Year decline
    ± 29.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Beaver, OK declined at a rate of −3.86%, from 726 employees to 698 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Beaver, OK, are Retail Trade (110 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (87 people), and Construction (85 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Beaver, OK, though some of these residents may live in Beaver, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,250
    Median earning men ± $12,577
    $26,250
    Median earning women ± $6,535

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($82,857), Retail Trade ($66,103), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,583).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($43,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,194).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Beaver, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oklahoma

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    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    Assumed office on March 24, 2026
    Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Beaver, OK was $154,000 in 2024, which is 0.463 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $123,500 to $154,000, a 24.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Beaver, OK is 65.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Beaver, OK have an average commute time of 13.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Beaver, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $154,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$24,322
    $342
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$94

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Beaver, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    65.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.1% of the housing units in Beaver, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $56,078
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,413
    525
    Number of Households
    ± 112

    In 2024, the median household income of the 525 households in Beaver, OK grew to $56,078 from the previous year's value of $53,500.

    The following chart displays the households in Beaver, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Beaver, OK is from Oklahoma.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
    0.452
    2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.9%)
    2. Carpooled (7.88%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.87%)

    In 2024, 78.9% of workers in Beaver, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.88%) and those who worked at home (5.87%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    13.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Beaver, OK have a shorter commute time (13.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.152% of the workforce in Beaver, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Beaver, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Beaver, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Beaver, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Beaver, OK (273 out of 1.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 12 - 14 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Beaver, OK is Two Or More, followed by Hispanic and White.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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