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Mayes County

Oklahoma · 39,046 residents · 655.326 sq mi
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Mayes County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,012. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $115,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,046
+2%since 2000
from 38,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+10%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K35K37K40K42K1990201020202024Mayes County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,012
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,937
+69%since 2000
from $15,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(27,373)
Black0.3%(111)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(718)
Asian0.3%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(3,090)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(23,516)
Black0.5%(180)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,375)
Asian0.5%(192)
Other31.7%(12,361)
Diversity Score62.5%(24,405)
Segregation Score11.6%(4,546)
Diversity Score
63
+676%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayes County, Oklahoma?

Mayes County, Oklahoma has about 39,046 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mayes County, Oklahoma earns about $50,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mayes County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Mayes County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $115,900, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Mayes County, Oklahoma?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mayes County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayes County, Oklahoma?

About 17.2% of people in Mayes County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayes County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayes County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,680 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 404Census Tract 402Census Tract 403Census Tract 401Census Tract 405.02Census Tract 406Census Tract 407Census Tract 408.01Census Tract 405.01Census Tract 408.02
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 74361ZIP 74352ZIP 74337ZIP 74365ZIP 74330ZIP 74366ZIP 74350ZIP 74367ZIP 74340
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