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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pawnee County

Oklahoma · 16,612 residents · 568.353 sq mi
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Pawnee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,661. 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 is $52,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,612
+7%since 1990
from 15,575 in 1990
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+6%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K16K16K17K1990201020202024Pawnee County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,661
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,199 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,261
+47%since 1990
from $10,416 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
80.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
19.9% rent
1.6
−10%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(13,812)
Black0.7%(105)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(97)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score26.5%(4,131)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(13,572)
Black0.7%(113)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(192)
Asian0.2%(33)
Diversity Score6%(991)
6
−77%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−18%since 1990
from 27.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawnee County, Oklahoma?

Pawnee County, Oklahoma has about 16,612 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pawnee County, Oklahoma earns about $31,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pawnee County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Pawnee County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $52,200, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Pawnee County, Oklahoma?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pawnee County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pawnee County, Oklahoma?

About 13.0% of people in Pawnee County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pawnee County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Pawnee County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,037 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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