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Marlow, OK
City in Stephens County, Oklahoma.
Population
4,451
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
631
ZIP codes
0
Marlow and its ZIP codes
Marlow at a glance
- Marlow is about 11 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 81st among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $56,655, 13% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,300 (32% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $902 a month.
Local data for Marlow, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marlow, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,655
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$136,300
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (600), German Americans (352), Mexican Americans (182).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stephens County. PPP loans are for Marlow.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,813
14,725 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$369M
FY 2026, $8,611 per person
How people get to work
Marlow, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marlow, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,032
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 28°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marlow, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Marlow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DuncanCity | 7.3 mi | 42.9 |
| Central HighTown | 7.5 mi | 52.9 |
| BrayTown | 9.2 mi | 61.6 |
| Rush SpringsTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Empire CityTown | 11 mi | 9.3 |
| SterlingTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| SunrayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| ComancheCity | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| VelmaTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| FletcherTown | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| AlexTown | 22 mi | 6.6 |
| BradleyTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| ElginCity | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| Erin SpringsTown | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| NinnekahTown | 23 mi | 10.2 |
| CyrilTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marlow, OK in?
- Marlow is in Stephens County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Marlow, OK?
- About 4,451 people live in Marlow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marlow?
- Nearby places include Duncan (7.3 mi), Central High (7.5 mi), Bray (9.2 mi), Rush Springs (11 mi), Empire City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023