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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Latimer County

Oklahoma · 10,692 residents · 722.107 sq mi
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Latimer County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,962. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,900. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,692
+3%since 1990
from 10,333 in 1990
1990 – 2025
15 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+9%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,962
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,477 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,842
+36%since 1990
from $9,427 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$327
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
25.4% rent
2.0
+17%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(8,557)
Black1.5%(154)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(84)
Asian0.5%(48)
Diversity Score37.8%(3,902)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(7,747)
Black0.9%(99)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(164)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score8.5%(912)
9
−77%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.8%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Latimer County, Oklahoma?

Latimer County, Oklahoma has about 10,692 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Latimer County, Oklahoma earns about $23,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Latimer County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Latimer County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $47,900, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Latimer County, Oklahoma?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Latimer County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Latimer County, Oklahoma?

About 22.7% of people in Latimer County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Latimer County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Latimer County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 359 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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