Marlow Authority

Marlow is a middle-income small town of 4,451 with home prices 1.5× below the Oklahoma median.

Marlow, Oklahoma

Marlow is a Oklahoma town in Stephens County, Oklahoma, home to 4,451 residents. Median household income is $56,655.

Definition and scope

Located in Stephens County, Oklahoma, Marlow operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Duncan, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Marlow has approximately 4,451 residents. The median age is 34.9 years. Roughly 70% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $136,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 79.8%
• Black or African American: 0.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Marlow is $56,655. Poverty rate stands at 21.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.6%. Educational attainment: 20.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Marlow:

• Public schools: 8
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Boice Field provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Stephens County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,271 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 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.