Mayes County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Mayes County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Mayes County, Oklahoma has a population of 39,406, the 27th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $57,279 and the median home value is $171,900. The poverty rate is 17.6%.

Mayes County Quick Facts

Population 39,406

Median Household Income $57,279

Median Home Value $171,900

Poverty Rate 17.6%

Unemployment Rate 6.6%

Median Age 40.5 years

Homeownership Rate 74.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%

High School Graduation 89.3%

Cities/Places 25

Population 39,406 27th of 77

Median Income $57,279 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.6%

Unemployment 6.6%

Median Household Income

Mayes

$57,279

$63,603

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Mayes

$171,900

$185,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.7%

$25K-$50K 25.3%

$50K-$100K 28.2%

$100K+ 26.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

6.3%

$25K-$30K

8.2%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

11.9%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

5.0%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

6.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

57.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.3%

Renter 25.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

24.9%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 57 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Mayes County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pryor Creek	9,520	$42,500	22.7%	$146,200
Chouteau	2,005	$51,081	9.4%	$171,900
Locust Grove	1,445	$44,853	21.1%	$103,500
Salina	1,100	$43,636	34.1%	$103,700
Wickliffe	686	$46,250	17.6%	$151,600
Adair	661	$63,750	16.5%	$175,000
Langley	625	$53,550	25.4%	$111,200
Pin Oak Acres	481	$33,674	23.5%	N/A
Sportsmen Acres	468	$52,426	12.2%	$130,600
Spavinaw	418	$29,688	33.9%	$57,300
Snake Creek	300	N/A	16.7%	$181,700
Grand Lake Towne	249	N/A	45.4%	$274,300
Ballou	247	$88,594	26.7%	$60,000
Cedar Crest	212	$58,250	20.3%	$163,800
Disney	180	$46,667	25.0%	$165,000
Murphy	180	N/A	8.3%	$47,900
Sportmans Shores	166	$28,472	27.7%	N/A
Little Rock	160	$94,423	25.6%	$176,400
Rose	158	$61,875	4.4%	$141,300
Sams Corner	149	$56,071	0.0%	$224,100
Pump Back	130	$109,545	0.0%	N/A
Pensacola	94	N/A	25.5%	$55,700
Mazie	91	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Strang	54	N/A	13.0%	$36,900
Iron Post	43	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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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. The county encompasses 25 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Mayes County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Mayes County, Oklahoma?

Mayes County has a population of 39,406, making it the 27th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Mayes County?

The median household income in Mayes County is $57,279 with a poverty rate of 17.6%.

How many cities are in Mayes County, Oklahoma?

Mayes County contains 25 Census-designated places.