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Newkirk, OK
City in Kay County, Oklahoma.
Population
2,043
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,508
ZIP codes
0
Newkirk and its ZIP codes
Newkirk at a glance
- Newkirk is about 26 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 147th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $52,639 a year, 19% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,800 (49% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $623 a month.
Local data for Newkirk, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newkirk, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,639
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$101,800
Median rent
$623/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (279), Irish Americans (201), Mexican Americans (148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kay County. PPP loans are for Newkirk.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,434
17,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,201
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$373M
FY 2026, $8,539 per person
How people get to work
Newkirk, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newkirk, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,216
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newkirk, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Newkirk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KildareTown | 4.9 mi | 0.1 |
| PeckhamCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Ponca CityCity | 11 mi | 18.4 |
| Parkerfield, KSCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Kaw CityCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| Arkansas City, KSCity | 14 mi | 9.3 |
| Silverdale, KSCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| BlackwellCity | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| McCordCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| BramanTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Geuda Springs, KSCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| White EagleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| Tonkawa Tribal HousingCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Webb CityTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| TonkawaCity | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| Hunnewell, KSCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newkirk, OK in?
- Newkirk is in Kay County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Newkirk, OK?
- About 2,043 people live in Newkirk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newkirk?
- Nearby places include Kildare (4.9 mi), Peckham (6.6 mi), Ponca City (11 mi), Parkerfield, KS (13 mi), Kaw City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023