Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Demographics
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Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma has a population of 73,463, the 9th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $61,398 and the median home value is $165,400. The poverty rate is 15.9%.

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

Pottawatomie County Quick Facts

Population 73,463

Median Household Income $61,398

Median Home Value $165,400

Poverty Rate 15.9%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 37.9 years

Homeownership Rate 70.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.4%

High School Graduation 88.7%

Cities/Places 16

Population 73,463 9th of 77

Median Income $61,398 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.9%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Pottawatomie 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	73,011	73,463	+0.6%
Median household income	$60,828	$61,398	+0.9%
Median home value	$155,700	$165,400	+6.2%

Median Household Income

Pottawatomie

$61,398

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pottawatomie

$165,400

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.1%

$25K-$50K 22.5%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 25.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.4%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

5.3%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

5.6%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

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

54.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.4%

Renter 29.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $894/mo 17.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.1%

18-34

22.5%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

22.7%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pottawatomie County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Shawnee	31,671	$55,815	20.8%	$160,100
Tecumseh	6,332	$48,573	16.3%	$122,500
McLoud	4,425	$63,469	18.0%	$157,400
Bethel Acres	3,165	$75,909	11.3%	$211,700
Pink	2,206	$72,396	14.4%	$136,700
Prague	2,155	$50,893	29.3%	$120,200
Maud	973	$43,875	23.1%	$62,000
Johnson	684	$47,083	7.3%	$161,800
Earlsboro	571	$68,906	11.4%	$166,000
Asher	438	$110,833	22.1%	$157,100
Tribbey	423	$49,375	26.1%	$117,900
Dale	293	$208,063	0.0%	$84,300
Wanette	274	$46,250	17.9%	$119,600
St. Louis	93	$36,250	23.7%	$85,000
Brooksville	58	N/A	13.8%	$131,300
Macomb	22	$53,750	31.8%	N/A

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Population Overview

Pottawatomie County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 73,463. It is the 9th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pottawatomie County is 37.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pottawatomie County is $61,398. This is 6% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $165,400. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Pottawatomie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% 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 69.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.4%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma?

Pottawatomie County has a population of 73,463, making it the 9th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Pottawatomie County?

The median household income in Pottawatomie County is $61,398 with a poverty rate of 15.9%.

How many cities are in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma?

Pottawatomie County contains 16 Census-designated places.