Jefferson County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 68th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Jefferson County, Oklahoma is 5,377 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 68th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $48,750, the median home value is $77,500, and the median age is 41.2.

The population of Jefferson County has declined 16.5% since 2010 (6,436 → 5,374), a -1.28% annualized rate.

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

5,377

Population

-1.28%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$48,750

Median Income

$77,500

Median Home Value

Jefferson County covers 759 sq mi of land at 7.1 people per square mile.

About Jefferson County, OK

Jefferson County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 5,377. It ranks #68 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 41.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Jefferson County is $48,750, below the US median of $74,580. 17.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $77,500, with monthly rent averaging $588. The homeownership rate of 72.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Jefferson County reflects 15.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.7 minutes each way.

Jefferson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Jefferson County had a population of 6,436 in 2010 and 5,374 in 2024, a -16.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,449 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -1.24%.

5,374

Population (2024)

6,436

Population (2010)

6,449

Peak (2011)

-1.24%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,436	-	-	estimate
2011	6,449	+13	+0.20%	estimate
2012	6,336	-113	-1.75%	estimate
2013	6,354	+18	+0.28%	estimate
2014	6,288	-66	-1.04%	estimate
2015	6,259	-29	-0.46%	estimate
2016	6,239	-20	-0.32%	estimate
2017	6,158	-81	-1.30%	estimate
2018	6,088	-70	-1.14%	estimate
2019	5,988	-100	-1.64%	estimate
2020	5,331	-657	-10.97%	estimate
2021	5,401	+70	+1.31%	estimate
2022	5,428	+27	+0.50%	estimate
2023	5,367	-61	-1.12%	estimate
2024	5,374	+7	+0.13%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	79.7%
Black or African American	1.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	11.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.2

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

20.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

7.7%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

4.6%

25–34

11.0%

35–44

10.6%

45–54

11.5%

55–59

5.3%

60–64

8.7%

65–74

11.9%

75–84

6.8%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 20.9% · Seniors (65+): 20.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$48,750$-14,853 vs state
Mean household income	$70,599
Per-capita income	$30,984
Poverty rate	17.5%+6.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	51.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

17.4%

Agriculture

16.7%

Manufacturing

12.9%

Education & health care

8.9%

Information

6.4%

Construction

6.1%

Retail trade

5.4%

Finance & real estate

5.1%

The largest employment sector in Jefferson County is professional & business services, accounting for 17.4% of workers.

How residents commute

3.4%

Drive alone

2.7%

Carpool

71.4%

Public transit

4.6%

Work from home

26.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$77,500$-108,400 vs state

Median home value

$588

Median rent

72.4%

Homeownership rate

2,742

Total housing units

78.8%

Occupied

21.2%

Vacant

27.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

85.7%

With health insurance

91.5%

With broadband internet

41.7%

Foreign-born

7.2%

Veterans (18+)

27.5%

With a disability

93.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

84.8%

High School+

15.7%

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 →

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

Jefferson County, Oklahoma has a population of 5,377 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 68th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 7 people per square mile.

The population of Jefferson County has declined 16.5% since 2010 (6,436 → 5,374), a -1.28% annualized rate.

The median household income in Jefferson County, Oklahoma is $48,750, with mean (average) household income of $70,599 and per-capita income of $30,984. 17.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Jefferson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.7%), Hispanic or Latino (11.3%), Black or African American (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Jefferson County, Oklahoma is 41.2 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Jefferson County is $77,500 and median monthly rent is $588. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,742 total housing units, 21.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Jefferson County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 17.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

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