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Sequoyah County

Oklahoma · 42,391 residents · 673.576 sq mi
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Sequoyah County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
42,391
+9%since 2000
from 38,972 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+7%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K36K38K41K43K1990201020202024Sequoyah County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,357
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,615 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,049
+35%since 2000
from $13,405 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(26,284)
Black1.8%(715)
Hispanic / Latino2%(793)
Asian0.2%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(5,321)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(27,634)
Black1.7%(718)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,438)
Asian0.5%(199)
Other28.5%(12,085)
Diversity Score60.6%(25,680)
Diversity Score
61
+344%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma?

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma has about 42,391 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma earns about $36,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sequoyah County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $80,100, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma?

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

What is the poverty rate in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma?

About 20.9% of people in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sequoyah County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,563 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 301.05Census Tract 302.02Census Tract 304.01Census Tract 301.01Census Tract 304.03Census Tract 303.03Census Tract 303.04Census Tract 304.04Census Tract 301.06Census Tract 301.03Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 302.01
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 74955ZIP 74948ZIP 74954ZIP 74962ZIP 74435ZIP 74936ZIP 74945ZIP 74946
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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