Osage County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Osage County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 45,963. It is the 20th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Osage County is 43.3 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Osage County is $60,482. This is 5% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $172,300. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Osage County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Osage County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 89.5%.