Perkins is a city located in Payne County Oklahoma. Perkins has a 2024 population of 3,287. Perkins is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 2.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,217 in 2020.
The average household income in Perkins is $52,118 with a poverty rate of 21.05%. The median age in Perkins is 27.8 years: 27.8 years for males, and 28 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perkins was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,775 | 86.23% |
| Black or African American | 166 | 5.16% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 3.39% |
| Native American | 89 | 2.77% |
| Other race | 54 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,254 | 2.57 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 537 | 3.88 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 526 | 0 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Female | 136 | 3.43 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 55 | 2.6 | 100 | 0 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 2.02% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 7.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 334 | 17.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 3.46% |
| High School Graduate | 544 | 28.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 157 | 8.35% |
| Some College | 597 | 31.76% |
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 | 1,635 | 1,457 | 301 |
| Black | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Hispanic | 81 | 81 | 0 |
| Other Race | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 5 |
| Native American | 25 | 8 | 8 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,944 | $0 | $29,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,750 | $56,549 | $25,564 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,108 | $50,298 | $25,931 |
| Some College | $39,395 | $51,597 | $36,250 |
$36,108
Average Earnings
$50,298
Average Male
$25,931
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.42% of Perkins residents speak only English, while 3.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,748 | 660 | 24.02% |
| Multiple | 109 | 15 | 13.76% |
21.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.9%
Male Poverty Rate
17.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perkins is White, with 24.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perkins is Multiple, with 13.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.28% |
| High School | 6.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.51% |
| Some College | 1.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.86% |
| Female Employed | 12.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,391 | $58,804 |
| Households | $47,296 | $52,118 |
| Married Families | $57,255 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,583 | $39,421 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
159
Number of Veterans
129
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 115 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 8.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
10.9%
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
53.48%
Born in Perkins
97.33%
Native Born
2.67%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
97.33% of Perkins residents were born in the United States, with 53.48% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.34% 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 | 3,375 | 17 | 0.51% |
| 2028 | 3,358 | 18 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 3,340 | 18 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 3,322 | 17 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 3,305 | 18 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 3,287 | 17 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 3,270 | 19 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 3,251 | 15 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 3,236 | 19 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 3,217 | 413 | 14.73% |
| 2019 | 2,804 | -24 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 2,828 | -21 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 2,849 | -18 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 2,867 | -16 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 2,883 | 15 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 2,868 | -21 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 2,889 | 26 | 0.91% |
| 2012 | 2,863 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 2,862 | 29 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 2,833 | 0 | 0% |