Pawnee County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pawnee County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 15,689. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pawnee County is 41.7 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pawnee County is $57,551. This is 10% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $125,700. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Pawnee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% 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 Pawnee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

16.3% 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 87.9%.