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Pawnee County

Oklahoma · 16,577 residents · 568.353 sq mi
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Pawnee County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,059. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
16,577
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16,612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+7%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K16K17K1990201020202024Pawnee County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,059
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,661 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,520
+28%since 2000
from $15,261 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+18%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(13,572)
Black0.7%(113)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(192)
Asian0.2%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(991)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(13,216)
Black0.7%(116)
Hispanic / Latino2%(336)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other17.2%(2,850)
Diversity Score41.6%(6,901)
Diversity Score
42
+597%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawnee County, Oklahoma?

Pawnee County, Oklahoma has about 16,577 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pawnee County, Oklahoma earns about $40,059 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 $78,100, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Pawnee County, Oklahoma?

About 16.1% 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 18.2% 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 1,002 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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