Cleveland County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 3rd-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Cleveland County, Oklahoma is 297,545 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $74,446, the median home value is $222,800, and the median age is 35.1.

The population of Cleveland County has grown 18.2% since 2010 (257,094 → 303,952), a +1.20% annualized rate.

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

297,545

Population

+1.20%

Annual growth

552

People / sq mi

$74,446

Median Income

$222,800

Median Home Value

Cleveland County covers 539 sq mi of land at 552.1 people per square mile.

About Cleveland County, OK

Age is the most distinctive thing about Cleveland County: a median age of 35.1, younger than the national median. With 297,545 residents, Cleveland County is a county in Oklahoma. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Oklahoma in the country, at #3 by population.

The typical household earns $74,446 a year, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $222,800, with typical rent around $1,128.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 35.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. About 10.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

Cleveland County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cleveland County had a population of 257,094 in 2010 and 303,952 in 2024, a 18.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 303,952 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.21%.

Cleveland County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

303,952

Population (2024)

257,094

Population (2010)

303,952

Peak (2024)

1.21%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	257,094	-	-	estimate
2011	262,098	+5,004	+1.95%	estimate
2012	266,224	+4,126	+1.57%	estimate
2013	269,966	+3,742	+1.41%	estimate
2014	269,874	-92	-0.03%	estimate
2015	274,041	+4,167	+1.54%	estimate
2016	278,062	+4,021	+1.47%	estimate
2017	279,723	+1,661	+0.60%	estimate
2018	281,559	+1,836	+0.66%	estimate
2019	284,537	+2,978	+1.06%	estimate
2020	296,256	+11,719	+4.12%	estimate
2021	298,165	+1,909	+0.64%	estimate
2022	299,950	+1,785	+0.60%	estimate
2023	301,913	+1,963	+0.65%	estimate
2024	303,952	+2,039	+0.68%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	71.3%
Black or African American	4.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	9.7%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

35.1

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

14.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

8.0%

20–24

10.9%

25–34

14.1%

35–44

13.5%

45–54

11.2%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

5.5%

65–74

8.7%

75–84

4.4%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 16.8% · Seniors (65+): 14.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$74,446+$10,843 vs state
Mean household income	$96,578
Per-capita income	$38,544
Poverty rate	7.7%-3.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	60.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.8%

Finance & real estate

10.3%

Education & health care

9.7%

Public administration

8.2%

Construction

6.5%

Manufacturing

6.3%

Information

5.6%

Retail trade

5.1%

The largest employment sector in Cleveland County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

2.8%

Carpool

76.1%

Public transit

10.0%

Work from home

23.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$222,800+$36,900 vs state

Median home value

$1,128

Median rent

64.1%

Homeownership rate

123,193

Total housing units

93.6%

Occupied

6.4%

Vacant

35.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.1%

With health insurance

96.3%

With broadband internet

33.4%

Foreign-born

9.1%

Veterans (18+)

14.9%

With a disability

88.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.3%

High School+

35.6%

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)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)Muskogee County (66,471)All Oklahoma counties →

Part of Oklahoma

Oklahoma demographic profile All Oklahoma data →

Metro areas in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (1,445,122)Tulsa (1,026,209)Fort Smith (228,916)Lawton (127,174)Enid (62,322)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cleveland County, Oklahoma has a population of 297,545 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 552 people per square mile.

The population of Cleveland County has grown 18.2% since 2010 (257,094 → 303,952), a +1.20% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cleveland County, Oklahoma is $74,446, with mean (average) household income of $96,578 and per-capita income of $38,544. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cleveland County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (71.3%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%), Black or African American (4.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cleveland County, Oklahoma is 35.1 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Cleveland County is $222,800 and median monthly rent is $1,128. 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 123,193 total housing units, 6.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cleveland County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

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