Mayes County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mayes County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 39,406. It is the 27th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mayes County is 40.5 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mayes County is $57,279. 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 17.6%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $171,900. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $185,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 74.3% 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 Mayes County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 89.3%.