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Wagoner County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Wagoner County, Oklahoma has a population of 86,609, the 7th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $81,207 and the median home value is $234,800. The poverty rate is 9.2%.

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

Wagoner County Quick Facts

Population 86,609
Median Household Income $81,207
Median Home Value $234,800
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Median Age 38.9 years
Homeownership Rate 81.3%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.7%
High School Graduation 92.3%
Cities/Places 11
Population 86,609 7th of 77
Median Income $81,207 25% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Unemployment 4.2%

How Wagoner County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population84,33986,609+2.7%
Median household income$78,520$81,207+3.4%
Median home value$216,000$234,800+8.7%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.1%
$25K-$50K 17.3%
$50K-$100K 32.0%
$100K+ 39.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.2%
$10K-$15K
2.1%
$15K-$20K
2.6%
$20K-$25K
3.1%
$25K-$30K
2.8%
$30K-$35K
3.5%
$35K-$40K
4.0%
$40K-$45K
3.5%
$45K-$50K
3.5%
$50K-$60K
7.1%
$60K-$75K
10.9%
$75K-$100K
14.1%
$100K-$125K
13.5%
$125K-$150K
7.8%
$150K-$200K
11.0%
$200K+
7.2%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%
63.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,068/mo 15.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

53out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Wagoner County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Coweta10,433$67,51913.2%$205,700
Wagoner8,082$57,91716.1%$148,900
Whitehorn Cove1,223$68,4587.0%$232,600
Toppers1,029$52,43123.4%$105,300
Taylor Ferry906$73,4218.8%$235,900
Rocky Point821$44,88122.2%$120,200
Porter623$49,44415.8%$104,100
Okay408$40,62523.0%$72,100
Mallard Bay290$49,16711.0%$104,400
Tullahassee152$101,9175.9%$210,300
Redbird103N/A16.5%$85,700

Population Overview

Wagoner County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 86,609. It is the 7th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wagoner County is 38.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wagoner County is $81,207. 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 9.2%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $234,800. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Wagoner County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% 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 66.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%.

Education

27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower 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 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wagoner County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Wagoner County, Oklahoma?

Wagoner County has a population of 86,609, making it the 7th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Wagoner County?

The median household income in Wagoner County is $81,207 with a poverty rate of 9.2%.

How many cities are in Wagoner County, Oklahoma?

Wagoner County contains 11 Census-designated places.