Population 10,025 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Purcell
Household size in Purcell
| Period | Purcell | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Purcell holds 2.75 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.72, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the south.
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 Purcell
| Period | Purcell | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 36.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 37.2 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Purcell is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.1, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Purcell
| Period | Purcell | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Purcell: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Purcell
Renters in Purcell
| Period | Purcell | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 33.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 35.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 36.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 36.4% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Purcell is about as common as it is nationally: 33.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Just over four in ten owners (42.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 9.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Purcell
| Period | Purcell | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Purcell as nationally: 8.3%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 9.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Purcell
| Period | Purcell | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1986 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Purcell are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Purcell
| Period | Purcell | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $665 | $795 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $645 | $899 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $775 | $1,004 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,098 | $1,286 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$434 | +$491 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in Purcell runs $1,098 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $434 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Purcell
Bachelor's degrees in Purcell
| Period | Purcell | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 29.2% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 29.6% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 31.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 34.5% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Purcell: 21.5% 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 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 Purcell
| Period | Purcell | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.2% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.7% | 88.1% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.0% | 89.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.1% | 89.7% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Purcell never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 6.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Purcell
| Period | Purcell | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Purcell has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Purcell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purcell | 2.75 | 38.1 | 7.3% | 33.9% | 8.3% | 1985 | $1,098 | 21.5% | 81.1% | 3.1% |
| Washington | 2.86 | 39.0 | 7.1% | 17.8% | 8.5% | 2003 | $1,693 | 32.2% | 91.6% | 2.6% |
| Lexington | 2.55 | 41.5 | 7.5% | 22.8% | 12.9% | 1988 | $1,004 | 14.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| Wayne | 2.73 | 38.1 | 15.7% | 21.5% | 13.9% | 1984 | $930 | 19.1% | 88.5% | 2.0% |
| Slaughterville | 2.84 | 39.7 | 9.0% | 19.2% | 8.4% | 1991 | $1,017 | 19.0% | 88.6% | 5.3% |
| Noble | 2.55 | 38.4 | 11.8% | 36.4% | 12.2% | 1992 | $1,036 | 28.1% | 87.8% | 4.7% |
| Goldsby | 3.11 | 39.9 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2002 | $1,000 | 46.1% | 94.2% | 3.3% |
| McKiddyville | 2.13 | 41.4 | 6.6% | 3.1% | 6.7% | 1963 | $1,030 | 7.8% | 82.8% | 9.0% |
| Cole | 2.89 | 37.8 | 7.7% | 13.5% | 6.8% | 2002 | $1,175 | 21.8% | 86.4% | 3.4% |
| Dibble | 3.01 | 38.3 | 6.0% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 2003 | $1,078 | 14.6% | 81.5% | 2.7% |
| Rosedale | 2.74 | 46.3 | 7.1% | 17.0% | 18.9% | 1986 | $784 | 17.2% | 91.2% | 3.1% |
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 Purcell. 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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