Cimarron County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cimarron County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 2,247. It is the 77th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cimarron County is 38.3 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 36.9 years. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cimarron County is $57,204. This is 10% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.3%. This is 94% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $94,500. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Cimarron County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cimarron County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.8%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.8% vs 12.3%).

Education

31.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cimarron County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.