Perkins Town, Oklahoma
As of the census of 2000, there were 2272 people, 913 households, and 645 families residing in the town. The population density was 1018.4 people per square mile (393.21/km˛), it is 179th most densely populated town in Oklahoma. There were 988 housing units at an average density of 443 per square mile (171.04/km˛). The average household size was 2.49 people, and the average family size was 3.02 people. In the Perkins Town, 27.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.2% were 18 to 24, 28.8% were 25 to 44, 20.8% were 45 to 64, and 14% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males. The median age was 34.7 years, the median age of male residents at 31.2 and the median age of female residents at 37.3. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1942 White, 56 Black or African American, 147 American Indian, 7 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 110 from two or more races and 10 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $30030, it would be the 216th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The median income for a family in the town was $38580, it is the 148th wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $14955, it would be the 223rd highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The median income was $20167, Males have a median income of $23750 versus $16097 for females.
In 2000, 585 pupils and students, of which 55.21% are male and 44.79% are female, 25.75% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.98% nursery or pri school, 5.64% kindergarten, 46.15% elementary school, 27.52% high school and 14.7% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2272 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2280 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2268 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2332 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2353 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2406 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2458 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2280 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2405 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2404 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2396 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 23 | 12 | 35 |
| Kindergarten | 24 | 9 | 33 |
| Elementary school | 143 | 127 | 270 |
| High school | 98 | 63 | 161 |
| College or graduate school | 35 | 51 | 86 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins town, Oklahoma | $30030 | $38580 | $14955 |
| Payne County, Oklahoma | $28733 | $40823 | $15983 |
| Oklahoma, United States | $33400 | $40709 | $17646 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |