Wagoner County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wagoner County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 84,339. It is the 7th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wagoner County is 38.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wagoner County is $78,520. This is 23% higher than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $216,000. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Wagoner County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wagoner County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.2%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% 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 91.7%.