McCurtain County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McCurtain County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 30,825. It is the 31st most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in McCurtain County is 37.9 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McCurtain County is $50,175. This is 21% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.1%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $126,100. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, McCurtain County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McCurtain County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.6%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 85.7%.