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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pottawatomie County

Oklahoma · 65,521 residents · 787.793 sq mi
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Pottawatomie County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,573. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

65,521
+12%since 1990
from 58,760 in 1990
1990 – 2025
83 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 75 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+6%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
57K62K66K71K75K1990201020202024Pottawatomie County
202473K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,573
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,914 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,972
+54%since 1990
from $10,391 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$431
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
72.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
27.9% rent
1.9
−1%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(50,062)
Black2.3%(1,354)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(920)
Asian0.4%(238)
Diversity Score35.2%(20,669)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(51,625)
Black2.9%(1,881)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,544)
Asian0.6%(389)
Diversity Score16.4%(10,720)
16
−53%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−21%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma?

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma has about 65,521 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma earns about $31,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma?

About 14.6% of people in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,761 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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