Latimer County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Latimer County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 9,495. It is the 58th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Latimer County is 41.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Latimer County is $41,048. This is 35% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 48% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $103,300. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Latimer County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Latimer County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

10.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 63% 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 84.7%.