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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Jefferson County

Oklahoma · 7,010 residents · 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 $15,553. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $22,500. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 34% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,010
+3%vs 2000
vs 6,818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
9 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Jefferson County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,553
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,674 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,430
−35%vs 2000
vs $12,899 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.2%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$22,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$209
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $261 in 2000
US average: $450
73.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.2% in 2000
26.6% rent
1.4
−1%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(5,709)
Black0.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino7%(478)
Asian1.1%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(1,478)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(6,345)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(293)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other8.5%(599)
Diversity Score29.6%(2,075)
30
+37%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.7%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jefferson County, Oklahoma?

Jefferson County, Oklahoma has about 7,010 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Oklahoma earns about $15,553 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 $22,500, and the typical rent is about $209 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Oklahoma?

About 6.6% 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 23.2% of people in Jefferson County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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