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Tillman County

Oklahoma · 6,780 residents (2025 est.) · 871.134 sq mi
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Tillman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,939. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 2,377 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,800. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,910
−26%since 2000
from 9,287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−15%since 2009
from 9 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,780 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Tillman County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(404)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(385)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.7%(534)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.6%(525)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(406)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(759)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.8%(743)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.8%(743)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.6%(1,010)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.9%(820)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(488)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(93)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,939
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,828 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,475
+93%since 2000
from $14,270 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+15%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+6%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Tillman County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(6,364)
Black8.9%(828)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(1,641)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(4,028)
Black6.5%(448)
Hispanic / Latino27.8%(1,919)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other7.2%(496)
Diversity Score
72
+11%since 2009
from 65 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
13
−1%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican25%(1,729)
Spaniard0.8%(58)
Puerto Rican0.4%(27)
Asian origin
Thai0.3%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German13.2%(913)
English11.5%(798)
Irish9.9%(682)
American6.5%(447)
Scottish2.1%(147)
Dutch1.6%(113)
Italian1.1%(74)
Nigerian0.9%(61)
West Indian0.8%(52)
Polish0.7%(48)
French0.7%(46)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.4%(27)
Norwegian0.4%(25)
Swedish0.3%(21)
British0.3%(19)
Czech0.2%(14)
Arab0.2%(13)
Lebanese0.2%(13)
Portuguese0.2%(12)
Swiss0.1%(10)
Welsh0.1%(9)
Danish0.1%(5)
Russian0.1%(4)
Greek0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 82.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 15.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.6%(974)
Married48.1%(1,354)
Widowed3.7%(105)
Divorced13.6%(383)
Women 15+
Never married23.2%(642)
Married51.9%(1,438)
Widowed13.7%(381)
Divorced11.2%(310)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tillman County, Oklahoma?

Tillman County, Oklahoma has about 6,910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tillman County, Oklahoma earns about $48,939 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tillman County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Tillman County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $79,800, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Tillman County, Oklahoma?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tillman County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tillman County, Oklahoma?

About 21.0% of people in Tillman County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tillman County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Tillman County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,474 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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