McClain County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 21st-largest in Oklahoma

The population of McClain County, Oklahoma is 43,779 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $84,778, the median home value is $233,900, and the median age is 38.9.

The population of McClain County has grown 39.4% since 2010 (34,737 → 48,434), a +2.40% annualized rate.

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

43,779

Population

+2.40%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$84,778

Median Income

$233,900

Median Home Value

McClain County covers 571 sq mi of land at 76.7 people per square mile.

About McClain County, OK

What sets McClain County apart is money: median household income runs $84,778, above the US median of $78,538. With 43,779 residents, McClain County is a county in Oklahoma. It ranks #21 among counties in Oklahoma by population.

Households take in a median $84,778, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.3%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $233,900, with typical rent around $964.

College attainment is above the local norm at 28.0%, below the national 35.0%. About 9.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place McClain County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

McClain County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of McClain County had a population of 34,737 in 2010 and 48,434 in 2024, a 39.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 48,434 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.41%.

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

48,434

Population (2024)

34,737

Population (2010)

48,434

Peak (2024)

2.41%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	34,737	-	-	estimate
2011	35,199	+462	+1.33%	estimate
2012	35,583	+384	+1.09%	estimate
2013	36,459	+876	+2.46%	estimate
2014	37,248	+789	+2.16%	estimate
2015	37,981	+733	+1.97%	estimate
2016	38,625	+644	+1.70%	estimate
2017	39,310	+685	+1.77%	estimate
2018	39,855	+545	+1.39%	estimate
2019	40,466	+611	+1.53%	estimate
2020	41,910	+1,444	+3.57%	estimate
2021	43,538	+1,628	+3.88%	estimate
2022	45,422	+1,884	+4.33%	estimate
2023	47,060	+1,638	+3.61%	estimate
2024	48,434	+1,374	+2.92%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	79.5%
Black or African American	1.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	11.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.9

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

15.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

7.0%

10–14

8.0%

15–19

7.2%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

11.6%

35–44

14.6%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

6.2%

65–74

9.4%

75–84

5.2%

85+

0.9%

Children (under 15): 20.5% · Seniors (65+): 15.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$84,778+$21,175 vs state
Mean household income	$103,428
Per-capita income	$39,352
Poverty rate	6.3%-4.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	60.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.8%

Construction

10.3%

Finance & real estate

9.2%

Manufacturing

7.5%

Public administration

7.3%

Retail trade

6.5%

Education & health care

6.3%

Agriculture

6.3%

The largest employment sector in McClain County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

82.2%

Public transit

9.3%

Work from home

28.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$233,900+$48,000 vs state

Median home value

$964

Median rent

78.5%

Homeownership rate

17,125

Total housing units

93.6%

Occupied

6.4%

Vacant

21.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.2%

With health insurance

95.3%

With broadband internet

26.6%

Foreign-born

8.2%

Veterans (18+)

14.5%

With a disability

93.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.6%

High School+

28.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

McClain County, Oklahoma has a population of 43,779 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 77 people per square mile.

The population of McClain County has grown 39.4% since 2010 (34,737 → 48,434), a +2.40% annualized rate.

The median household income in McClain County, Oklahoma is $84,778, with mean (average) household income of $103,428 and per-capita income of $39,352. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In McClain County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.2%), Black or African American (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in McClain County, Oklahoma is 38.9 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in McClain County is $233,900 and median monthly rent is $964. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,125 total housing units, 6.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in McClain County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

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