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Population Review

Major County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 63rd-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Major County, Oklahoma is 7,656 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $69,229, the median home value is $134,700, and the median age is 42.0.

The population of Major County has grown 0.7% since 2010 (7,519 → 7,569), a +0.05% annualized rate.

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

7,656

Population

+0.05%

Annual growth

8

People / sq mi

$69,229

Median Income

$134,700

Median Home Value

Major County covers 955 sq mi of land at 8.0 people per square mile.

About Major County, OK

What sets Major County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 2.6% versus 14.0% nationally. Major County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 7,656.

Median household income is $69,229, below the US median of $78,538. Only 7.0% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $134,700, with typical rent around $619.

Roughly 18.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 2.6%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

Major County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Major County had a population of 7,519 in 2010 and 7,569 in 2024, a 0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,791 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.

2014 · 8K20102024
Major County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

7,569

Population (2024)

7,519

Population (2010)

7,791

Peak (2014)

0.05%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20107,519
20117,643
20127,705
20137,715
20147,791
20157,774
20167,760
20177,694
20187,609
20197,630
20207,749
20217,640
20227,558
20237,623
20247,569

Race & Ethnicity

White84.5%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.9%
Two or More Races0.7%

Age & Sex

42.0

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

21.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.9%
5–9
8.0%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
4.1%
25–34
10.5%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
11.5%
55–59
5.9%
60–64
7.3%
65–74
11.8%
75–84
6.5%
85+
2.8%

Children (under 15): 20.8% · Seniors (65+): 21.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$69,229+$5,626 vs state
Mean household income$84,659
Per-capita income$34,641
Poverty rate7.0%-4.1% vs state
Unemployment rate1.1%
Employment-to-population57.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture
21.3%
Professional & business services
19.7%
Construction
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Retail trade
7.0%
Education & health care
5.1%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.9%
Information
4.0%

The largest employment sector in Major County is agriculture, accounting for 21.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

85.7%

Public transit

2.6%

Work from home

24.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$134,700$-51,200 vs state

Median home value

$619

Median rent

79.8%

Homeownership rate

3,713

Total housing units

86.2%

Occupied

13.8%

Vacant

20.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.2%

With health insurance

95.0%

With broadband internet

24.0%

Foreign-born

7.1%

Veterans (18+)

17.9%

With a disability

93.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.1%

High School+

18.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Major County, Oklahoma has a population of 7,656 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 8 people per square mile.

The population of Major County has grown 0.7% since 2010 (7,519 → 7,569), a +0.05% annualized rate.

The median household income in Major County, Oklahoma is $69,229, with mean (average) household income of $84,659 and per-capita income of $34,641. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Major County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.5%), Hispanic or Latino (5.9%), Two or more races (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Major County, Oklahoma is 42.0 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Major County is $134,700 and median monthly rent is $619. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,713 total housing units, 13.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Major County, Oklahoma is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 21.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Major 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.