Census ACS · #890 μSA
Elk City Metro Area
The Elk City, Ok Micropolitan Statistical Area has 22,202 residents. The median household income is $52,323 and the median home value is $153,400.
22,202
Population
25
People / sq mi
$52,323
Median Income
$153,400
Median Home Value
The Elk City CBSA covers 902 sq mi of land at 24.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,323
Median Household Income
$26,675
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$153,400
Median Home Value
$821
Median Rent
66.4%
Homeownership
Education
84.3%
High School+
13.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
4.0%
Work From Home
17.1 min
Avg Commute
30.9%
Foreign Born
Elk City spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Elk City, Ok Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 22,202 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #890 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Elk City metro area is $52,323, with a per capita income of $26,675.
The Elk City, Ok CBSA spans the state of Oklahoma.
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Data for the Elk City, Ok CBSA (21120) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Elk City: 13.3% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 22,202 residents, Elk City is a metro area in OK.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $52,323, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.2% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $153,400, with typical rent around $821.
Elk City is among the least college-educated US metro areas, at 13.3% — below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.