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Population Review

Creek County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 10th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Creek County, Oklahoma is 72,353 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $61,849, the median home value is $170,900, and the median age is 40.6.

The population of Creek County has grown 5.3% since 2010 (70,243 → 73,971), a +0.37% annualized rate.

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

72,353

Population

+0.37%

Annual growth

76

People / sq mi

$61,849

Median Income

$170,900

Median Home Value

Creek County covers 950 sq mi of land at 76.2 people per square mile.

About Creek County, OK

Creek County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 72,353. It ranks #10 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 40.6, older than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Creek County is $61,849, below the US median of $74,580. 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $170,900, with monthly rent averaging $910. The homeownership rate of 74.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Creek County reflects 18.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.4 minutes each way.

Creek County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Creek County had a population of 70,243 in 2010 and 73,971 in 2024, a 5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 73,971 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.37%.

2024 · 74K20102024

73,971

Population (2024)

70,243

Population (2010)

73,971

Peak (2024)

0.37%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201070,243
201170,649
201270,761
201370,576
201470,559
201570,798
201671,161
201771,822
201871,693
201971,362
202071,857
202172,250
202272,698
202373,372
202473,971

Race & Ethnicity

White76.1%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)16.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

40.6

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

18.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
12.0%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
12.3%
55–59
6.6%
60–64
7.1%
65–74
10.7%
75–84
5.5%
85+
2.1%

Children (under 15): 19.2% · Seniors (65+): 18.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$61,849$-1,754 vs state
Mean household income$80,376
Per-capita income$31,986
Poverty rate11.3%+0.2% vs state
Unemployment rate2.0%
Employment-to-population54.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
20.8%
Manufacturing
14.4%
Construction
9.1%
Finance & real estate
9.1%
Retail trade
7.2%
Education & health care
6.6%
Information
5.4%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.3%

The largest employment sector in Creek County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.6%

Carpool

81.6%

Public transit

9.4%

Work from home

25.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$170,900$-15,000 vs state

Median home value

$910

Median rent

74.5%

Homeownership rate

31,387

Total housing units

88.7%

Occupied

11.3%

Vacant

25.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.7%

With health insurance

93.8%

With broadband internet

26.8%

Foreign-born

7.9%

Veterans (18+)

15.2%

With a disability

96.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.5%

High School+

18.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Creek County, Oklahoma has a population of 72,353 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 76 people per square mile.

The population of Creek County has grown 5.3% since 2010 (70,243 → 73,971), a +0.37% annualized rate.

The median household income in Creek County, Oklahoma is $61,849, with mean (average) household income of $80,376 and per-capita income of $31,986. 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Creek County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (16.6%), Black or African American (2.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Creek County, Oklahoma is 40.6 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

The median home value in Creek County is $170,900 and median monthly rent is $910. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 31,387 total housing units, 11.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Creek County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

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

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.