Cimarron County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 77th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Cimarron County, Oklahoma is 2,247 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 77th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $57,204, the median home value is $94,500, and the median age is 38.3.

The population of Cimarron County has declined 13.7% since 2010 (2,472 → 2,133), a -1.05% annualized rate.

Cimarron County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,247

Population

-1.05%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$57,204

Median Income

$94,500

Median Home Value

Cimarron County covers 1,835 sq mi of land at 1.2 people per square mile.

About Cimarron County, OK

Cimarron County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 2,247. It ranks #77 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 38.3, in line with the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The median household income in Cimarron County is $57,204, below the US median of $74,580. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $94,500, with monthly rent averaging $682. The homeownership rate of 77.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cimarron County reflects 31.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 18.1% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 7.5 minutes each way.

Cimarron County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cimarron County had a population of 2,472 in 2010 and 2,133 in 2024, a -13.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,477 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -1.02%.

2,133

Population (2024)

2,472

Population (2010)

2,477

Peak (2011)

-1.02%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,472	-	-	estimate
2011	2,477	+5	+0.20%	estimate
2012	2,398	-79	-3.19%	estimate
2013	2,327	-71	-2.96%	estimate
2014	2,294	-33	-1.42%	estimate
2015	2,225	-69	-3.01%	estimate
2016	2,181	-44	-1.98%	estimate
2017	2,155	-26	-1.19%	estimate
2018	2,165	+10	+0.46%	estimate
2019	2,148	-17	-0.79%	estimate
2020	2,290	+142	+6.61%	estimate
2021	2,248	-42	-1.83%	estimate
2022	2,229	-19	-0.85%	estimate
2023	2,188	-41	-1.84%	estimate
2024	2,133	-55	-2.51%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	80.5%
Black or African American	0.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	6.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.3

Median Age

49.6%

Female

50.4%

Male

25.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.2%

5–9

4.5%

10–14

10.7%

15–19

3.6%

20–24

5.6%

25–34

9.0%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

3.6%

60–64

8.1%

65–74

13.3%

75–84

9.8%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 22.4% · Seniors (65+): 25.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$57,204$-6,399 vs state
Mean household income	$94,401
Per-capita income	$35,550
Poverty rate	8.3%-2.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.2%
Employment-to-population	60.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

33.4%

Professional & business services

7.7%

Construction

7.6%

Education & health care

5.9%

Retail trade

4.8%

Public administration

4.8%

Information

4.5%

Finance & real estate

2.2%

The largest employment sector in Cimarron County is agriculture, accounting for 33.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

5.4%

Carpool

69.3%

Public transit

18.1%

Work from home

7.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$94,500$-91,400 vs state

Median home value

$682

Median rent

77.2%

Homeownership rate

1,368

Total housing units

51.3%

Occupied

48.7%

Vacant

22.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

82.8%

With health insurance

93.4%

With broadband internet

51.0%

Foreign-born

6.0%

Veterans (18+)

28.7%

With a disability

75.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.3%

High School+

31.7%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (688,693)Tulsa (412,322)Norman (128,714)Broken Arrow (115,919)Edmond (95,618)Lawton (90,662)Moore (63,045)Midwest City (58,170)Enid (50,821)Stillwater (48,818)All Oklahoma cities →

Other counties in Oklahoma

Oklahoma County (800,487)Tulsa County (673,708)Cleveland County (297,545)Canadian County (162,621)Comanche County (121,699)Rogers County (97,235)Wagoner County (84,339)Payne County (82,290)Pottawatomie County (73,011)Creek County (72,353)All Oklahoma counties →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cimarron County, Oklahoma has a population of 2,247 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 77th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of Cimarron County has declined 13.7% since 2010 (2,472 → 2,133), a -1.05% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cimarron County, Oklahoma is $57,204, with mean (average) household income of $94,401 and per-capita income of $35,550. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cimarron County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.5%), Hispanic or Latino (6.0%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cimarron County, Oklahoma is 38.3 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

The median home value in Cimarron County is $94,500 and median monthly rent is $682. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,368 total housing units, 48.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cimarron County, Oklahoma is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 33.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.2%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Cimarron County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.