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Blaine County

Oklahoma · 8,735 residents · 928.463 sq mi
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Blaine County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,638. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 3,241 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,735
−27%since 2000
from 11,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+12%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K11K12K13K1990201020202024Blaine County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,638
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,356 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,700
+127%since 2000
from $13,546 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing8.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+36%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(8,822)
Black6.5%(782)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(793)
Asian0.6%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(4,176)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(6,248)
Black2.8%(248)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(985)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other12.3%(1,074)
Diversity Score55%(4,806)
Segregation Score41%(3,578)
Diversity Score
55
+58%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
45.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blaine County, Oklahoma?

Blaine County, Oklahoma has about 8,735 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blaine County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Blaine County, Oklahoma earns about $49,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blaine County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Blaine County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $99,600, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Blaine County, Oklahoma?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Blaine County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blaine County, Oklahoma?

About 11.5% of people in Blaine County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blaine County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Blaine County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,735 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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