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Velma (OK) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Velma, Oklahoma

StateOklahoma
Land Area (mi²)1.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)384.3/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.28% (-7)
Growth Since 2020-15.76% (-101)
Rank in State317th
Rank in Country18655th

The population of Velma, OK in 2022 is estimated to be 540. This is a decrease of -1.28% (-7 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Velma by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Velma by Age

Velma Population Pyramid 2022
Velma Median Age
39.2
Total
36.4
Male
41.6
Female
Velma Sex Ratio
48.21%
309
Male
51.79%
332
Female
Velma Age Dependency Ratio
20.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
45.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Velma Adults
466
Adults
(80 of whom are seniors) in Velma.

Population of Velma by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Velma

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 27.15%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 28.8%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 25.6%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Velma

While the overall poverty rate of Velma is 27.15%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (25.6%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (28.8%).

Poverty Rate of Velma by Employment Status and Sex

17.39%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
12%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Velma by Education

33.33%
Less Than 9th Grade
16.86%
High School
27.88%
Some College
4.76%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Velma

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Velma

The most common language spoken in Velma is English, with 99.5% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0.5% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Velma by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Velma, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Velma by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree153.43%
Bachelors Degree276.18%
Associates Degree194.35%
Some College8519.45%
High School Graduate25558.35%
9th to 12th Grade296.64%
Less Than 9th Grade71.6%

Earnings Statistics of Velma by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$37,813

Average Earnings

$54,583

Average Male

$26,618

Average Female

Employment of Velma by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Velma by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Velma by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Velma

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime0
Property Crime0
Crime Rate1
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft0
Burglary0
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime0
Property Crime0
Crime Rate1
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft0
Burglary0
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0

Marital Status of Velma

Marriage Rates

  • 60%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 70%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 51.7%

    Female Marriage Rate

Velma Marriage

In Velma, 70% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age 45-54.

Households and Families of Velma

Velma Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Velma Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
71.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Velma by Type

2.84
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets