Sequoyah County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Sequoyah County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Sequoyah County, Oklahoma has a population of 39,676, the 26th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $49,795 and the median home value is $127,500. The poverty rate is 20.3%.

Sequoyah County Quick Facts

Population 39,676

Median Household Income $49,795

Median Home Value $127,500

Poverty Rate 20.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 40.6 years

Homeownership Rate 71.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.2%

High School Graduation 84.5%

Cities/Places 30

Population 39,676 26th of 77

Median Income $49,795 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.3%

Unemployment 4.8%

Median Household Income

Sequoyah

$49,795

$63,603

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Sequoyah

$127,500

$185,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.6%

$25K-$50K 25.6%

$50K-$100K 30.8%

$100K+ 19.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

6.7%

$15K-$20K

5.6%

$20K-$25K

6.6%

$25K-$30K

6.5%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

7.9%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

3.7%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

51.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.0%

Renter 29.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

24.5%

75+

7.6%

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 Sequoyah County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sallisaw	8,553	$47,333	31.1%	$123,500
Roland	3,527	$50,563	17.8%	$130,300
Muldrow	3,292	$46,667	18.8%	$108,700
Vian	1,322	$37,727	24.8%	$95,000
Gore	1,187	$70,714	18.1%	$171,900
Brushy	871	$71,696	7.2%	$150,000
Brent	633	$78,068	4.6%	$188,000
Remy	609	$106,000	4.1%	$240,600
Nicut	580	$35,806	65.9%	$67,000
Redbird Smith	558	$53,295	10.9%	$89,700
Evening Shade	512	$38,417	8.6%	$138,800
Akins	499	N/A	9.8%	$120,900
Long	444	$49,531	13.7%	$205,900
Carlisle	442	$31,339	36.4%	$212,100
Gans	342	$53,203	28.1%	$135,700
Notchietown	296	$35,156	20.3%	$97,900
Liberty	199	$59,792	3.5%	$131,300
Stoney Point	199	$37,500	19.1%	$80,000
Belfonte	195	$41,250	29.7%	N/A
Hanson	161	$66,136	13.0%	$181,300
Marble City	161	$46,000	22.4%	$77,500
Short	138	$26,591	26.8%	$109,600
Dwight Mission	107	N/A	72.9%	$100,000
Flute Springs	95	$51,667	13.7%	$117,200
Box	92	$55,139	10.9%	$9,999
Paradise Hill	92	$29,432	10.0%	$419,600
Pinhook Corner	69	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Badger Lee	42	N/A	57.1%	N/A
Blackgum	39	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Moffett	35	N/A	51.4%	$106,300

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Population Overview

Sequoyah County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 39,676. It is the 26th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 30 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sequoyah County is 40.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sequoyah County is $49,795. This is 22% lower than the state median of $63,603. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%. This is 32% 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 4.8%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $127,500. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Sequoyah County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sequoyah County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 84.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah County, Oklahoma?

Sequoyah County has a population of 39,676, making it the 26th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Sequoyah County?

The median household income in Sequoyah County is $49,795 with a poverty rate of 20.3%.

How many cities are in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma?

Sequoyah County contains 30 Census-designated places.