Dewey Authority

Dewey is a lower-income small town of 3,412 with home prices 1.7× below the Oklahoma median.

Dewey, Oklahoma

Dewey is a Oklahoma town in Washington County, Oklahoma, home to 3,412 residents. Households here earn a median of $42,695.

Definition and scope

Dewey is a chartered municipality within Washington County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1 and is part of the Bartlesville, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Dewey has approximately 3,412 residents. The median age is 47.6 years. Roughly 61% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $119,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 59.7%
• Black or African American: 0.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
• Asian: 2.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Dewey is $42,695. Poverty rate stands at 23.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.4%. Educational attainment: 15.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Dewey:

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

Getting around

Bartlesville Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Washington County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 701 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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.