Perkins Authority

Perkins is a lower-income small town of 3,262.

Perkins, Oklahoma

In Payne County, Oklahoma, Perkins anchors a community of 3,262. Households here earn a median of $35,456, placing the city in the lower income tier of Oklahoma.

Definition and scope

Perkins is a chartered municipality within Payne County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Stillwater, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Perkins has approximately 3,262 residents. The median age is 26.1 years. Roughly 61% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $172,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 78.9%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
• Asian: 0.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Perkins is $35,456. Poverty rate stands at 32.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.7%. Educational attainment: 21.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Perkins:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Sewell Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Payne County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 898 feet. 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.