Osage County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Osage County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Osage County, Oklahoma has a population of 45,997, the 20th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $62,847 and the median home value is $182,100. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Osage County Quick Facts

Population 45,997

Median Household Income $62,847

Median Home Value $182,100

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 43.5 years

Homeownership Rate 78.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%

High School Graduation 90.1%

Cities/Places 17

Population 45,997 20th of 77

Median Income $62,847 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Osage County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	45,963	45,997	+0.1%
Median household income	$60,482	$62,847	+3.9%
Median home value	$172,300	$182,100	+5.7%

Median Household Income

Osage

$62,847

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Osage

$182,100

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%

$25K-$50K 22.1%

$50K-$100K 31.0%

$100K+ 29.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

9.1%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

6.9%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

54.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.3%

Renter 21.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $777/mo 14.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

18.6%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

27.1%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Osage County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hominy	3,303	$37,193	27.1%	$82,200
Pawhuska	2,930	$46,298	17.1%	$114,200
McCord	1,553	$83,125	11.6%	$202,400
Fairfax	1,076	$40,000	24.7%	$59,300
Barnsdall	919	$49,018	11.8%	$75,900
Shidler	336	$71,023	10.4%	$55,700
Prue	329	$60,938	12.6%	$119,600
Wynona	300	$41,875	9.4%	N/A
Avant	209	$57,083	19.8%	$58,000
Burbank	104	$55,625	27.9%	$38,800
Bowring	103	$31,563	44.7%	$50,000
Osage	103	$27,917	28.2%	$42,500
Webb City	57	$24,500	64.9%	$42,500
Nelagoney	43	$14,722	41.9%	N/A
Grainola	36	N/A	0.0%	$193,800
Whippoorwill	27	$30,938	25.9%	$62,500
Foraker	20	N/A	5.0%	$65,000

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Population Overview

Osage County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 45,997. It is the 20th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Osage County is 43.5 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Osage County is $62,847. This is 3% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $182,100. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, 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 62.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Osage County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Osage County, Oklahoma?

Osage County has a population of 45,997, making it the 20th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Osage County?

The median household income in Osage County is $62,847 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Osage County, Oklahoma?

Osage County contains 17 Census-designated places.