Sequoyah County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. 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%.