Creek County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Creek County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Creek County, Oklahoma has a population of 72,830, the 10th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $62,338 and the median home value is $182,100. The poverty rate is 14.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Creek County Quick Facts

Population 72,830

Median Household Income $62,338

Median Home Value $182,100

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 40.4 years

Homeownership Rate 74.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.7%

High School Graduation 90.9%

Cities/Places 12

Population 72,830 10th of 77

Median Income $62,338 4% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Creek County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	72,353	72,830	+0.7%
Median household income	$61,849	$62,338	+0.8%
Median home value	$170,900	$182,100	+6.6%

Median Household Income

Creek

$62,338

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Creek

$182,100

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.1%

$25K-$50K 21.6%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 30.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

6.0%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

11.6%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

7.0%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

56.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.4%

Renter 25.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $936/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.3%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

24.4%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Creek County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bristow	4,272	$38,906	29.1%	$117,500
Stroud	2,793	$61,250	24.0%	$125,000
Kiefer	2,639	$83,317	10.4%	$222,500
Mounds	1,059	$30,375	25.5%	$151,800
Kellyville	1,047	$53,393	12.9%	$118,600
Oilton	921	$30,982	34.2%	$82,400
Depew	391	$37,250	29.4%	$55,800
Slick	142	$19,574	44.4%	$131,300
Lawrence Creek	134	$43,750	44.8%	$156,300
Shamrock	94	$27,750	26.6%	N/A
Olive	78	N/A	42.3%	$167,500
Milfay	58	N/A	19.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Creek County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 72,830. It is the 10th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Creek County is 40.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Creek County is $62,338. This is 4% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $182,100. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Creek County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.4% 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 73.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Creek County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Creek County, Oklahoma?

Creek County has a population of 72,830, making it the 10th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Creek County?

The median household income in Creek County is $62,338 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.

How many cities are in Creek County, Oklahoma?

Creek County contains 12 Census-designated places.