Cleveland County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cleveland County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 297,545. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cleveland County is 35.1 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cleveland County is $74,446. This is 17% higher than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $222,800. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $185,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cleveland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.6% vs 2.3%).

Education

35.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cleveland County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 28% 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 92.3%.