Perkins Population

1900–2026

3,284

2026 projection

2.5% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K3.5K1900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Perkins. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,284+130.40%
20253,271+60.18%
20243,265-20.06%
20233,267+140.43%
20223,253+210.65%
20213,232+270.84%
20203,205+190.60%
20193,186+170.54%
20183,169+210.67%
20173,148+230.74%

Showing 10 of 28 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Perkins is growing slower than Payne County, Oklahoma, and the U.S.

  • Oklahoma+4.0%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Payne County+2.7%
  • Perkins+1.8%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Perkins Demographics

26.1median age

Median age

Female30 yrs
Male23.7 yrs

Adults

1,994
468 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults1,526 other adults

Sex

Female 56.5% · 1,842Male 43.5% · 1,420

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 33 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Perkins Income

$35,456median household income

Median household income

$35,456

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,188

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

32%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Perkins Marital Status

39% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married39%44%35%
Never married34%42%29%
Divorced20%11%27%
Widowed6%3%9%
Separated1%1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201