Velma, Oklahoma
Velma: City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America
About
Velma is a city located in the county of Stephens in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 620 and a population density of 169 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 595 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Velma
Population : | 595 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
County : | Stephens County |
Postal code : | 73491 |
Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
Area : | 3.66 km2 |
Altitude : | 1,043 feet / 318 meters |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 09:42:47 (21st November 2024) |
Density : | 162 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -4.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Velma is located at 34°27'36"N 97°40'26"W (34.4600800, -97.6739200).
Velma map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Velma decreased by 4.2% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 620 | - | census |
2011 | 621 | 0.16% | estimation process |
2012 | 617 | -0.65% | estimation process |
2013 | 619 | 0.32% | estimation process |
2014 | 615 | -0.65% | estimation process |
2015 | 615 | 0% | estimation process |
2016 | 606 | -1.49% | estimation process |
2017 | 597 | -1.51% | estimation process |
2018 | 595 | -0.34% | estimation process |
2019 | 595 | 0% | estimation process |
2020 | 595 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,818 |
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,117 |
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 23.9% |
April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,107 |
April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,101 |
People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
People over 65 (%) : | 20.7% |
Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
White only, percent : | 90.2% |
Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.7% |
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
% of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.8% |
% of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.4% |
2015-2019 Veterans : | 829 |
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
Economic Facts
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $198,300 |
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,651 |
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $618 |
2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,173 |
2015-2019 Households : | 3,192 |
Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.64 |
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.4% |
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.4% |
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.4% |
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 38,330 |
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 174,268 |
2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,572 |
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.6 |
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $95,647 |
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,423 |
Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.5% |
Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 889 |
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 415 |
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 374 |
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 118 |
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 724 |
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 746 |
2010 population per square mile : | 951.2 |
2010 land area in square miles : | 7.47 |
People born in Velma (1)
American football player (1926-1956) Ben Aldridge was born in Velma
Schools in Velma
College & universities near Velma, OK
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
250993 | Red River Technology Center | Duncan (OK) | 73533 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Velma, OK
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
PVL | Pauls Valley | East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St. | RAIL |
ADM | Ardmore station | 251 East Main St. | RAIL |
PUR | Purcell | East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave. | RAIL |
NOR | Norman | 200 South Jones Avenue | RAIL |
GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Stephens County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stephens County , OK.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Duncan | 22,259 | City in Oklahoma |
Marlow | 4,417 | City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Comanche | 1,551 | City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Bray | 1,178 | Town in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States |
Central High | 1,171 | City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Empire City | 889 | City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Loco | 118 | City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America |