Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pottawatomie County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 73,011. It is the 9th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pottawatomie County is 38.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pottawatomie County is $60,828. This is 4% 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 15.7%. This is 2% higher 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 $155,700. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Pottawatomie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pottawatomie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.2%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 88.5%.