Jobs, pay and daily life in Duncan, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Duncan is a city in Oklahoma with 22,958 residents. The median household earns $58,054 a year and the median rent is $896 a month, which is 18.5% of the median household income. The nearest metropolitan area with BLS wage data is Lawton, OK (42,810 jobs), about 28 miles away; this place is probably not part of it, so its pay tables are a reference only.
How Duncan compares. Among the 60 largest places in Oklahoma, Duncan is #20 by population, #48 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #45 for college degrees (#1 = most), #43 for remote work (#1 = most). Its county, Stephens County, is #20 of 77 counties for average pay ($52,784).
Duncan has 22,958 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.6% of the population of Oklahoma. It covers 43 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 535 people per square mile. The median age is 39.9, 8% older than the state median (39.9 against 37.0).
The median gross rent is $896 a month (rent plus utilities), 12% below the state median ($896 against $1,014). Over a year that is 18.5% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $131,500, which is 2.3 times the median household income ($58,054); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 67.7% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (67.7% against 65.8%).
The nearest metropolitan area with wage data is Lawton, OK, metropolitan area has 42,810 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $42,090 a year, 17% below the national median ($42,090 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (5,650 jobs, median $38,090); food preparation and serving related (4,820 jobs, median $26,790); sales and related (4,060 jobs, median $30,170). The area is most specialised in office and administrative support (1.2 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are office and administrative support ($38,090). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Stephens County was 4.2%. 53.9% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Stephens County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 76.4% drive alone, 0.3% use public transit, 1.1% walk, 5.3% work from home. 13.5% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 30% above the state average (13.5% against 10.4%).
20.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29% below the state share (20.2% against 28.4%). 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States, 42% below the state share (3.7% against 6.4%). The poverty rate is 20.5%, 34% above the state rate (20.5% against 15.3%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 85°F (29.3°C), and the coolest is Jan at 39°F (4.0°C). About 838 mm (33 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (125 mm) and Jan the driest (34 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Lawton (28 miles, rent 8% higher); Chickasha (39 miles, similar rent); Blanchard (49 miles, rent 7% higher); Wichita Falls (51 miles, rent 14% higher). Rent differences are against Duncan; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 990 | 1.07 | $80,570 | $64,840 | $101,850 | -17% |
| General and Operations Managers | 970 | 1.01 | $77,840 | $41,380 | $165,300 | -26% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 510 | 1.20 | $43,550 | $28,740 | $60,800 | -12% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 610 | 4.99 | $37,450 | $22,860 | $38,690 | +0% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 570 | 1.20 | $37,240 | $25,700 | $56,210 | -22% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,090 | 1.60 | $35,370 | $22,640 | $50,940 | -21% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 840 | 1.17 | $35,080 | $27,890 | $48,440 | -22% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 520 | 1.54 | $34,580 | $24,720 | $49,790 | -22% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 900 | 1.15 | $34,560 | $27,560 | $39,310 | -7% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 750 | 1.23 | $30,290 | $24,210 | $40,040 | -18% |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,370 | 1.28 | $28,150 | $21,820 | $39,410 | -21% |
| Cashiers | 1,120 | 1.31 | $27,250 | $21,530 | $34,090 | -17% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,310 | 1.23 | $22,430 | $18,250 | $29,480 | -28% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 700 | 1.12 | $17,150 | $15,080 | $40,450 | -51% |
These figures are for the nearest metropolitan area with wage data, Lawton, OK, about 28 miles away. They show what the regional labour market pays; they are not a measure of this city.
Median pay across all occupations: $42,090 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.4% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 14.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 9.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8.2% |
| Construction | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 7.1% |
| Other services | 6.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Information | 0.9% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Duncan lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens County | 43,551 | $2,927 million | $67,201 | 15,058 | 1,198 | $52,784 | -2.0% | 4.2% | 19,204 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 3,112 | 26.8% | $47,263 | 1.44 |
| Manufacturing | 1,865 | 16.1% | $76,113 | 1.51 |
| Retail trade | 1,744 | 15.0% | $30,051 | 1.16 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,139 | 9.8% | $20,354 | 0.83 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 787 | 6.8% | $61,402 | 1.23 |
| Administrative and waste services | 740 | 6.4% | $71,683 | 0.83 |
| Construction | 626 | 5.4% | $62,718 | 0.79 |
| Finance and insurance | 530 | 4.6% | $52,951 | 0.87 |
| Wholesale trade | 330 | 2.8% | $55,882 | 0.56 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 256 | 2.2% | $57,569 | 0.56 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 200 | 1.7% | $16,689 | 0.79 |
| Real estate and rental | 140 | 1.2% | $66,053 | 0.60 |
| Information | 94 | 0.8% | $44,529 | 0.33 |
| Utilities | 40 | 0.3% | $116,761 | 0.70 |
| Educational services | 14 | 0.1% | $15,561 | 0.04 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.4% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 13.5% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,054 |
| Income per person | $33,646 |
| Median gross rent per month | $896 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 18.5% |
| Median home value | $131,500 |
| Homeowners | 67.7% |
| Poverty rate | 20.5% |
| Price level of the nearest metro area (US = 100) | 85.9 |
| Nearest metro median pay, all occupations | $42,090 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 4.50%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 20.2% |
| Born abroad | 3.7% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 53.9% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.0 | 39 | 34 |
| Feb | 6.1 | 43 | 42 |
| Mar | 11.9 | 53 | 58 |
| Apr | 17.0 | 63 | 82 |
| May | 21.9 | 71 | 125 |
| Jun | 26.9 | 80 | 105 |
| Jul | 29.3 | 85 | 70 |
| Aug | 29.1 | 84 | 78 |
| Sep | 24.3 | 76 | 80 |
| Oct | 17.3 | 63 | 82 |
| Nov | 10.7 | 51 | 42 |
| Dec | 4.8 | 41 | 40 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | OK | 28 mi | 90,595 | $54,433 | $967 |
| Chickasha | OK | 39 mi | 16,539 | $54,111 | $888 |
| Blanchard | OK | 49 mi | 9,215 | $91,473 | $962 |
| Wichita Falls | TX | 51 mi | 102,581 | $60,177 | $1,022 |
| Ardmore | OK | 51 mi | 24,877 | $53,900 | $1,006 |
| Noble | OK | 56 mi | 7,493 | $81,739 | $1,038 |
| Newcastle | OK | 56 mi | 13,001 | $93,398 | $1,105 |
| Tuttle | OK | 59 mi | 8,040 | $103,994 | $1,016 |
| Norman | OK | 63 mi | 129,672 | $67,704 | $1,090 |
| Mustang | OK | 64 mi | 22,192 | $87,844 | $1,287 |
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22,958 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$896 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 18.5% of the median household income.
$58,054 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.2% (BLS county, Stephens County (latest month 2026M09)).
Oklahoma. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.