Mayes County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 27th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Mayes County, Oklahoma is 39,406 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $57,279, the median home value is $171,900, and the median age is 40.5.

The population of Mayes County has declined 2.8% since 2010 (41,314 → 40,144), a -0.20% annualized rate.

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

39,406

Population

-0.20%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$57,279

Median Income

$171,900

Median Home Value

Mayes County covers 655 sq mi of land at 60.1 people per square mile.

About Mayes County, OK

Mayes County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 39,406. It ranks #27 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 40.5, older than the national median. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

The median household income in Mayes County is $57,279, below the US median of $74,580. 14.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $171,900, with monthly rent averaging $846. The homeownership rate of 74.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Mayes County reflects 16.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.3 minutes each way.

Mayes County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Mayes County had a population of 41,314 in 2010 and 40,144 in 2024, a -2.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 41,327 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.19%.

40,144

Population (2024)

41,314

Population (2010)

41,327

Peak (2011)

-0.19%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	41,314	-	-	estimate
2011	41,327	+13	+0.03%	estimate
2012	41,161	-166	-0.40%	estimate
2013	40,975	-186	-0.45%	estimate
2014	40,934	-41	-0.10%	estimate
2015	40,901	-33	-0.08%	estimate
2016	41,031	+130	+0.32%	estimate
2017	40,994	-37	-0.09%	estimate
2018	41,173	+179	+0.44%	estimate
2019	41,136	-37	-0.09%	estimate
2020	39,053	-2,083	-5.06%	estimate
2021	39,255	+202	+0.52%	estimate
2022	39,593	+338	+0.86%	estimate
2023	39,971	+378	+0.95%	estimate
2024	40,144	+173	+0.43%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	63.8%
Black or African American	0.4%
Asian	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	31.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.5

Median Age

49.8%

Female

50.2%

Male

18.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

6.2%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

12.1%

35–44

12.1%

45–54

12.4%

55–59

6.5%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

11.4%

75–84

5.5%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 19.4% · Seniors (65+): 18.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$57,279$-6,324 vs state
Mean household income	$75,226
Per-capita income	$30,528
Poverty rate	14.0%+2.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.8%
Employment-to-population	53.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.8%

Manufacturing

16.0%

Education & health care

9.7%

Construction

8.0%

Retail trade

7.4%

Finance & real estate

7.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

Information

4.4%

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

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.9%

Carpool

79.0%

Public transit

7.1%

Work from home

25.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$171,900$-14,000 vs state

Median home value

$846

Median rent

74.3%

Homeownership rate

18,365

Total housing units

83.1%

Occupied

16.9%

Vacant

25.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

84.5%

With health insurance

91.6%

With broadband internet

27.8%

Foreign-born

9.1%

Veterans (18+)

24.1%

With a disability

95.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.3%

High School+

16.5%

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

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Metro areas in Oklahoma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mayes County, Oklahoma has a population of 39,406 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 60 people per square mile.

The population of Mayes County has declined 2.8% since 2010 (41,314 → 40,144), a -0.20% annualized rate.

The median household income in Mayes County, Oklahoma is $57,279, with mean (average) household income of $75,226 and per-capita income of $30,528. 14.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Mayes County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (63.8%), Hispanic or Latino (31.3%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Mayes County, Oklahoma is 40.5 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

The median home value in Mayes County is $171,900 and median monthly rent is $846. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,365 total housing units, 16.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Mayes County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

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