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Major County

Oklahoma · 7,536 residents (2025 est.) · 955 sq mi
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Major County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,266. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $149,600. It sits in the top 10% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,628
+1%since 2000
from 7,545 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 8 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+1%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,536 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Major County
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(454)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(573)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.8%(519)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(507)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(266)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.2%(929)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.9%(909)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(860)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413%(988)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.9%(905)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(557)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(161)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,266
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,949 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,305
+110%since 2000
from $17,272 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−5%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing10.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+24%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Major County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(7,076)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4%(303)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(6,218)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11%(837)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other7.1%(538)
Diversity Score
40
+74%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
8
−52%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
Mexican9.7%(742)
Guatemalan0.9%(70)
Cuban0.1%(6)
Spaniard0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(24)
Chinese0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German23.3%(1,776)
English11.6%(888)
Irish9.3%(712)
American6.5%(497)
Dutch3.6%(277)
Scottish2.6%(199)
Polish2.3%(173)
Norwegian1.5%(115)
Russian1.3%(97)
French1%(74)
Czech0.7%(51)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(50)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.6%(45)
Italian0.5%(40)
Danish0.4%(30)
Swedish0.2%(17)
Swiss0.2%(16)
Bulgarian0.1%(9)
Portuguese0.1%(9)
British0.1%(7)
Slovak0.1%(6)
Arab0.1%(5)
Lebanese0.1%(5)
Belgian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+24.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15.8%(467)
Married72.6%(2,141)
Widowed3.6%(106)
Divorced8%(236)
Women 15+
Never married15.9%(499)
Married66.7%(2,090)
Widowed10.7%(334)
Divorced6.7%(209)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Major County, Oklahoma?

Major County, Oklahoma has about 7,628 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Major County, Oklahoma earns about $71,266 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Major County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Major County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $149,600, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Major County, Oklahoma?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Major County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Major County, Oklahoma?

About 11.0% of people in Major County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Major County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Major County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 427 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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