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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ottawa County

Oklahoma · 33,194 residents · 470.817 sq mi
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Ottawa County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,507. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $50,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,194
+9%since 1990
from 30,561 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
+1%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,507
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,716 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,478
+60%since 1990
from $9,057 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.6%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$355
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+8%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(24,537)
Black0.6%(179)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(263)
Asian0.3%(89)
Diversity Score41.4%(12,658)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(24,193)
Black0.6%(192)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,061)
Asian0.3%(97)
Diversity Score12.6%(4,195)
Diversity Score
13
−69%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.7%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Ottawa County to nearby counties

OTTAWA COUNTY VS
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Income$51,922+89%
Home value$150,500+199%
Population14,518−52%
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OTTAWA COUNTY VS
Cherokee County
Income$57,668+110%
Home value$100,100+99%
Population19,105−37%
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OTTAWA COUNTY VS
Newton County
Income$66,301+141%
Home value$190,700+279%
Population62,263+105%
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OTTAWA COUNTY VS
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Income$52,375+90%
Home value$154,700+208%
Population23,992−21%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ottawa County, Oklahoma?

Ottawa County, Oklahoma has about 33,194 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ottawa County, Oklahoma earns about $27,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ottawa County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Ottawa County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Ottawa County, Oklahoma?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ottawa County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ottawa County, Oklahoma?

About 16.6% of people in Ottawa County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ottawa County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Ottawa County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,633 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 5748Census Tract 5747Census Tract 5746Census Tract 5741Census Tract 5749Census Tract 5743Census Tract 5742Census Tract 5744Census Tract 5745
7 ZIP codes
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