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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

Major County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 7,656. It ranks #63 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 42.0, older than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Major County is $69,229, below the US median of $74,580. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $134,700, with monthly rent averaging $619. The homeownership rate of 79.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Major County reflects 18.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 2.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.8 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

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.