Dewey is a city located in Washington County Oklahoma. Dewey has a 2024 population of 3,432. Dewey is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,379 in 2020.
The average household income in Dewey is $53,650 with a poverty rate of 29.24%. The median age in Dewey is 44.7 years: 47.1 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dewey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,429 | 71.89% |
| Native American | 429 | 12.7% |
| Two or more races | 323 | 9.56% |
| Other race | 142 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 46 | 1.36% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,281 | 2.53 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Married | 518 | 3.06 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 429 | 1.02 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 212 | 4.06 | 31.1 | 68.9 |
| Male | 122 | 2.98 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 196 | 8.7% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 4.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 342 | 15.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 118 | 5.24% |
| High School Graduate | 889 | 39.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 3.15% |
| Some College | 536 | 23.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,579 | 1,450 | 359 |
| Native American | 247 | 220 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 187 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 195 | 97 | 0 |
| Other Race | 84 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 39 |
| Black | 10 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 84.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $59,345 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,020 | $26,500 | $15,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,507 | $33,125 | $18,176 |
| Some College | $62,552 | $88,393 | $0 |
$26,507
Average Earnings
$33,125
Average Male
$18,176
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.23% of Dewey residents speak only English, while 7.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,188 | 663 | 30.3% |
| Native | 407 | 139 | 34.15% |
| Multiple | 323 | 71 | 21.98% |
| Other | 142 | 64 | 45.07% |
| Hispanic | 314 | 64 | 20.38% |
| Asian | 46 | 7 | 15.22% |
29.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.34%
Male Poverty Rate
35.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dewey is Other, with 45.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dewey is Asian, with 15.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.09% |
| High School | 21.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.79% |
| Some College | 8.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 69.23% |
| Female Employed | 26.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,382 | $63,257 |
| Households | $43,607 | $53,650 |
| Married Families | $62,222 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,543 | $31,314 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
308
Number of Veterans
296
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 158 |
| Vietnam | 104 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 75+ | 83 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 283 | 15.2% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 21.74% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 7.59% |
| Native American | 8 | 2.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.21%
Born in Dewey
94.64%
Native Born
5.36%
Foreign Born
1.72%
Non Citizen
3.64%
Naturalized
94.64% of Dewey residents were born in the United States, with 58.21% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,499 | 14 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 3,485 | 13 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 3,472 | 13 | 0.38% |
| 2026 | 3,459 | 14 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 3,445 | 13 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 3,432 | 13 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 3,419 | 20 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 3,399 | 5 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 3,394 | 15 | 0.44% |
| 2020 | 3,379 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 3,384 | -12 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 3,396 | -52 | -1.51% |
| 2017 | 3,448 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 3,455 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 3,464 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 3,471 | 14 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 3,457 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 3,458 | 33 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 3,425 | 18 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 3,407 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,179 | -147 | -4.42% |
| 1990 | 3,326 | -219 | -6.18% |
| 1980 | 3,545 | -413 | -10.43% |
| 1970 | 3,958 | -36 | -0.9% |
| 1960 | 3,994 | 1,481 | 58.93% |
| 1950 | 2,513 | -986 | -28.18% |