Population 7,433 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marlow
Household size in Marlow
| Period | Marlow | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Marlow run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across the Oklahoma City area. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Marlow
| Period | Marlow | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 36.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 37.2 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Marlow are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Oklahoma City area as a whole, where the median age is 37.2. The median age has dropped from 41.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Marlow
| Period | Marlow | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Marlow: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Marlow has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Oklahoma cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Marlow
Renters in Marlow
| Period | Marlow | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 33.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 35.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 36.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 36.4% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Marlow is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 58.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Marlow
| Period | Marlow | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Marlow: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Marlow
| Period | Marlow | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1986 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Marlow are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Oklahoma City area overall, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Marlow
| Period | Marlow | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $598 | $795 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $623 | $899 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $685 | $1,004 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $970 | $1,286 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$372 | +$491 | +$411 | +$606 |
The median renter in Marlow pays $970 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $372 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 23.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Marlow
Bachelor's degrees in Marlow
| Period | Marlow | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 29.2% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 29.6% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 31.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 34.5% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Marlow: 23.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Marlow
| Period | Marlow | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.0% | 88.1% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 89.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 89.7% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Marlow have finished high school (91.9%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Marlow
| Period | Marlow | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Marlow has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only six of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Marlow compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow | 2.55 | 39.7 | 7.8% | 22.2% | 11.7% | 1976 | $970 | 23.2% | 91.9% | 2.4% |
| Bray | 2.45 | 47.7 | 3.0% | 16.3% | 17.5% | 1979 | $1,041 | 14.3% | 93.5% | 4.4% |
| Central High | 2.62 | 41.6 | 4.3% | 14.6% | 3.4% | 1992 | $1,032 | 32.5% | 94.9% | 1.9% |
| Duncan | 2.42 | 40.7 | 12.2% | 30.3% | 14.0% | 1970 | $933 | 19.2% | 87.4% | 6.7% |
| Rush Springs | 2.79 | 38.2 | 12.8% | 25.7% | 17.8% | 1975 | $743 | 22.7% | 90.4% | 4.8% |
| Sterling | 2.55 | 45.6 | 15.3% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 1983 | $701 | 19.0% | 93.3% | 0.9% |
| Cox City | 2.45 | 51.4 | 5.2% | 17.6% | 21.3% | 1978 | $791 | 18.2% | 91.9% | 1.1% |
| Purdy | 2.57 | 45.4 | 10.5% | 17.8% | 19.8% | 1976 | $863 | 16.6% | 91.2% | 5.4% |
| Elgin | 2.86 | 36.5 | 9.2% | 19.0% | 8.3% | 2004 | $1,295 | 32.8% | 94.5% | 5.8% |
| Tussy | 2.56 | 40.8 | 9.0% | 14.6% | 11.8% | 1980 | $937 | 24.2% | 93.1% | 4.2% |
| Fort Sill | 3.88 | 21.3 | 17.8% | 99.0% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,249 | 33.5% | 99.2% | 7.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Marlow. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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