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Jefferson County

Oklahoma · 5,431 residents (2025 est.) · 758.956 sq mi
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Jefferson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,668. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 1,438 residents. 16% 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 $82,500. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,380
−21%since 2000
from 6,818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−14%since 2009
from 8 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+3%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,431 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Jefferson County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(297)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(393)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(426)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(359)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(263)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.4%(558)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(585)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.8%(636)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(737)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.2%(658)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.7%(359)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(109)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,668
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,674 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,783
+108%since 2000
from $12,899 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+3%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+15%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jefferson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(5,709)
Black0.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino7%(478)
Asian1.1%(77)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(4,075)
Black1.2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(589)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other12%(648)
Diversity Score
50
+16%since 2009
from 43 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
7
−61%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.1%(487)
Spaniard0.5%(27)
Puerto Rican0.4%(22)
Salvadoran0.1%(3)
Asian origin
Ancestry
German13.7%(737)
Irish11.8%(635)
English9.6%(519)
American8.8%(473)
Dutch1.7%(92)
Scottish1.2%(67)
French1.1%(59)
Swedish1%(54)
Italian0.7%(38)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(35)
Welsh0.5%(29)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.4%(20)
British0.1%(7)
Polish0.1%(4)
Danish0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 54.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.1%(636)
Married45.7%(967)
Widowed5.9%(125)
Divorced18.3%(386)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(477)
Married47.5%(1,022)
Widowed14.1%(304)
Divorced16.1%(347)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Oklahoma?

Jefferson County, Oklahoma has about 5,380 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Oklahoma earns about $48,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Jefferson County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Oklahoma?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Oklahoma?

About 23.1% of people in Jefferson County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,630 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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