Meeker Authority

Meeker is a lower-income small town of 1,172 with home prices 2.0× below the Oklahoma median.

Meeker, Oklahoma

Meeker is one of the smaller incorporated places in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, with a population of 1,172. Households here earn a median of $41,190.

Definition and scope

Meeker sits within Lincoln County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Meeker has approximately 1,172 residents. The median age is 33.3 years. Roughly 49% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $98,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 78.0%
• Black or African American: 1.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
• Asian: 0.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Meeker is $41,190. Poverty rate stands at 25.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.2%. Educational attainment: 12.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Meeker:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Meeker is Jacktown Airport. Federal court business routes through Pottawatomie County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Meeker sits at an elevation of 896 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.