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Love County

Oklahoma · 10,146 residents · 513.914 sq mi
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Love County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,423. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $117,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,146
+15%since 2000
from 8,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+6%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,423
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,558 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,266
+40%since 2000
from $16,648 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+35%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(7,179)
Black2.2%(191)
Hispanic / Latino7%(619)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(2,104)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(6,806)
Black1.9%(196)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(1,685)
Asian0.7%(72)
Other10.5%(1,064)
Diversity Score59.8%(6,066)
Segregation Score31.5%(3,198)
Diversity Score
60
+151%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Love County, Oklahoma?

Love County, Oklahoma has about 10,146 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Love County, Oklahoma earns about $54,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Love County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Love County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $117,900, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Love County, Oklahoma?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Love County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Love County, Oklahoma?

About 14.3% of people in Love County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Love County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Love County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,989 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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