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Velma

County:
Stephens County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.353
State:
Oklahoma

Velma is a town located in Stephens County, Oklahoma. Velma has a 2026 population of 582. Velma is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually and its population has increased by 4.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 558 in 2020.

The median household income in Velma is $87,674 with a poverty rate of 22.71%. The median age in Velma is 41.8 years: 42.4 years for males, and 41.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.3 males.

582
Total Population
430
Density (mi²)
4 0.69%
Growth

Velma Population

Velma Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202658240.69%
202557840.7%
2024574-2-0.35%
202357650.88%
202257191.6%
202156240.72%
202055800%
201959600%
2018596-1-0.17%
2017597-10-1.65%
2016607-8-1.3%
201561500%
2014615-6-0.97%
201362120.32%
2012619-2-0.32%
201162110.16%
201062000%

Median Age

Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 42.4 years

Velma Adults

There are 472 adults, (93 of whom are seniors) in Velma.

Sex Ratio

Female: 296 (50.2%)
Male: 294 (49.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Velma includes 80.34% White, 4.75% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White47480.34%
Two or more races8614.58%
Native American284.75%
Black or African American20.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races122.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White47480.34%
Two or more races7412.54%
Native American284.75%
Black or African American20.34%

Velma Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Velma 's average per capita income is $53,472. Household income levels show a median of $87,674. The poverty rate stands at 22.71%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,826-
Families$88,854$87,715
Households$87,674$78,080
Non Families$23,750$29,829

$53,472

Average Income

$87,674

Median Household Income

22.71%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)