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Claremore

Oklahoma · 20,681 residents (2025 est.) · 15.008 sq mi
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Claremore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,685. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,166
+27%since 2000
from 15,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,344 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−1%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,681 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024Claremore
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,685
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,547 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,624
+83%since 2000
from $17,853 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+7%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(11,786)
Black2%(313)
Hispanic / Latino3%(479)
Asian0.4%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(2,560)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64%(12,908)
Black2.1%(419)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,546)
Asian0.7%(142)
Other25.5%(5,151)
Diversity Score64.8%(13,075)
Diversity Score
65
+302%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claremore, Oklahoma?

Claremore, Oklahoma has about 20,166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Claremore, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Claremore, Oklahoma earns about $58,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claremore, Oklahoma expensive?

In Claremore, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $188,700, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Claremore, Oklahoma?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Claremore, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claremore, Oklahoma?

About 12.1% of people in Claremore, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claremore, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Claremore, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,886 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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