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McCurtain County

Oklahoma · 30,814 residents · 1,850.776 sq mi
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McCurtain County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,091. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% 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 $86,100. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,814
−10%since 2000
from 34,402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024McCurtain County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,091
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,162 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,641
+51%since 2000
from $13,693 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(23,922)
Black9.2%(3,173)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,064)
Asian0.2%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.5%(11,523)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(18,159)
Black8.2%(2,538)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,894)
Asian0.4%(124)
Other24%(7,406)
Diversity Score70.6%(21,764)
Segregation Score13.2%(4,067)
Diversity Score
71
+111%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−53.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCurtain County, Oklahoma?

McCurtain County, Oklahoma has about 30,814 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McCurtain County, Oklahoma earns about $39,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCurtain County, Oklahoma expensive?

In McCurtain County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $86,100, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in McCurtain County, Oklahoma?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in McCurtain County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCurtain County, Oklahoma?

About 23.8% of people in McCurtain County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCurtain County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, McCurtain County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,619 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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14 ZIP codes
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