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McClain County

Oklahoma · 41,662 residents · 570.718 sq mi
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McClain County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,005. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,800. Households here earn about 30% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,662
+50%since 2000
from 27,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K27K34K41K48K1990201020202024McClain County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,005
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,275 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,810
+86%since 2000
from $18,158 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,800
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(23,669)
Black0.6%(175)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,349)
Asian0.2%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(4,108)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(30,701)
Black0.8%(346)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(3,699)
Asian0.5%(209)
Other11.8%(4,901)
Diversity Score47.8%(19,935)
Segregation Score12%(4,984)
Diversity Score
48
+223%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McClain County, Oklahoma?

McClain County, Oklahoma has about 41,662 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McClain County, Oklahoma earns about $70,005 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McClain County, Oklahoma expensive?

In McClain County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $183,800, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in McClain County, Oklahoma?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in McClain County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McClain County, Oklahoma?

About 7.9% of people in McClain County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has McClain County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, McClain County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,867 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 4001.03Census Tract 4001.06Census Tract 4001.04Census Tract 4003Census Tract 4002.04Census Tract 4001.05Census Tract 4002.03Census Tract 4002.01Census Tract 4004
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 73065ZIP 73080ZIP 73093ZIP 73095ZIP 74831ZIP 73031
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