Ottawa County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ottawa County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 30,360. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ottawa County is 37.3 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ottawa County is $48,656. This is 24% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 35% 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 3.5%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $114,300. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Ottawa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ottawa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.9%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 46% 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 87.2%.