Creek County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Creek County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 72,353. It is the 10th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Creek County is 40.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Creek County is $61,849. This is 3% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $170,900. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Creek County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Creek County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower 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 90.5%.