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Ottawa County

Oklahoma · 31,848 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 $35,483. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,848
−4%since 2000
from 33,194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+4%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,483
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,507 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,638
+22%since 2000
from $14,478 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+21%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(24,193)
Black0.6%(192)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,061)
Asian0.3%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(4,195)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(21,454)
Black0.7%(234)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,499)
Asian0.5%(158)
Other25.2%(8,024)
Diversity Score58.1%(18,490)
Diversity Score
58
+359%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ottawa County, Oklahoma?

Ottawa County, Oklahoma has about 31,848 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ottawa County, Oklahoma earns about $35,483 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 $78,700, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Ottawa County, Oklahoma?

About 13.1% 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 18.2% 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 1,287 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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