Sequoyah, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Sequoyah, Oklahoma Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sequoyah, Oklahoma had a total population of 721, the 297th largest community in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $81,023, which is 25% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.5%.

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

Key Takeaways

40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Oklahoma.

Sequoyah Quick Facts

Population 721

Median Household Income $81,023

Median Home Value $221,500

Poverty Rate 7.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 51.5 years

Homeownership Rate 90.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%

High School Graduation Rate 92.4%

Diversity Index 31/100

Population 721 297th of 834

Median Income $81,023 top 20%

Poverty Rate 7.5% 40% lower than national

Median Home Value $221,500 top 10%

How Sequoyah 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	723	721	-0.3%
Median household income	$92,708	$81,023	-12.6%
Median home value	$216,800	$221,500	+2.2%

How Sequoyah Compares

Median Household Income

Sequoyah

$81,023

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sequoyah

$221,500

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.2%

$25K-$50K 14.9%

$50K-$100K 33.0%

$100K+ 37.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.7%

$10K-$15K

9.0%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

2.1%

$60K-$75K

11.5%

$75K-$100K

19.4%

$100K-$125K

6.3%

$125K-$150K

22.6%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

50.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.3%

Renter 9.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

10.3%

35-54

34.9%

55-74

26.5%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Sequoyah Rankings in Oklahoma

#297 Population of 834

#91 Median Income of 716

#53 Education of 833

#68 Home Value of 723

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Other Cities in Rogers County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Claremore	20,166	$58,685	12.1%	$188,700
Catoosa	7,496	$72,467	12.8%	$178,800
Verdigris	5,637	$84,259	6.8%	$229,100
Inola	2,011	$58,558	9.0%	$169,200
Chelsea	1,880	$50,875	19.1%	$109,800
Oologah	1,774	$79,886	9.4%	$191,700
Justice	1,530	$97,861	7.4%	$240,700
Bushyhead	1,289	$59,028	9.6%	$152,200
Limestone	810	$115,917	8.3%	$250,000
Foyil	488	$63,750	18.4%	$99,400

Cities Similar to Sequoyah

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Fairfield	690	$87,625	$93,300	4.7%	17.4%
Garber	708	$67,625	$69,400	14.6%	17.6%
Adair	650	$77,656	$202,600	23.4%	14.7%
Sterling	751	$67,981	$131,900	11.8%	14.0%
Chewey	642	$83,313	$125,000	22.1%	40.3%

A note before these figures: with a population of 721, Sequoyah's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sequoyah is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Rogers County. The total population is 721. It ranks as the 297th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sequoyah is 51.5 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sequoyah is $81,023. This is 25% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $221,500. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Sequoyah is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sequoyah is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

40.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Sequoyah in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 42% higher 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 92.4%. Notably, 21.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sequoyah, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sequoyah, Oklahoma?

Sequoyah, Oklahoma has a population of 721 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Sequoyah, OK?

The median household income in Sequoyah is $81,023, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Sequoyah, OK?

The poverty rate in Sequoyah is 7.5%. This means approximately 54 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Sequoyah, Oklahoma?

Sequoyah's population is 82.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Sequoyah, OK?

The median home value in Sequoyah is $221,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.7x.

How educated is Sequoyah, Oklahoma?

40.3% of adults (25+) in Sequoyah hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 21.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.