Seminole County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Seminole County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Seminole County, Oklahoma has a population of 23,550, the 37th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $46,191 and the median home value is $91,200. The poverty rate is 22.4%.

Seminole County Quick Facts

Population 23,550

Median Household Income $46,191

Median Home Value $91,200

Poverty Rate 22.4%

Unemployment Rate 7.1%

Median Age 39.2 years

Homeownership Rate 69.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.1%

High School Graduation 85.3%

Cities/Places 8

Population 23,550 37th of 77

Median Income $46,191 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.4%

Unemployment 7.1%

Median Household Income

Seminole

$46,191

$63,603

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Seminole

$91,200

$185,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 29.1%

$25K-$50K 24.1%

$50K-$100K 29.3%

$100K+ 17.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.0%

$10K-$15K

7.1%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

7.7%

$25K-$30K

6.1%

$30K-$35K

5.9%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

10.5%

$100K-$125K

7.0%

$125K-$150K

3.8%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

2.2%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

50.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.6%

Renter 30.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.4%

18-34

20.7%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

23.8%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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

State average: 57 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Seminole County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Seminole	7,161	$37,267	30.1%	$86,500
Wewoka	3,112	$37,232	26.4%	$63,600
Konawa	1,193	$32,330	27.5%	$50,000
Bowlegs	371	$58,500	13.1%	$56,300
Cromwell	268	$57,750	11.2%	$72,200
Dixon	170	$28,750	21.2%	$52,300
Sasakwa	59	$45,000	22.0%	$65,800
Lima	43	N/A	46.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

Seminole County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 23,550. It is the 37th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Seminole County is 39.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Seminole County is $46,191. This is 27% lower than the state median of $63,603. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 46% 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 7.1%. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $91,200. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Seminole County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.6% 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 Seminole County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 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 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Seminole County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Seminole County, Oklahoma?

Seminole County has a population of 23,550, making it the 37th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Seminole County?

The median household income in Seminole County is $46,191 with a poverty rate of 22.4%.

How many cities are in Seminole County, Oklahoma?

Seminole County contains 8 Census-designated places.