Osage County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 20th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Osage County, Oklahoma is 45,963 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $60,482, the median home value is $172,300, and the median age is 43.3.

The population of Osage County has declined 2.1% since 2010 (47,487 → 46,495), a -0.15% annualized rate.

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

45,963

Population

-0.15%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$60,482

Median Income

$172,300

Median Home Value

Osage County covers 2,247 sq mi of land at 20.5 people per square mile.

About Osage County, OK

Osage County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 45,963. It ranks #20 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 43.3, older than the national median. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The median household income in Osage County is $60,482, below the US median of $74,580. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $172,300, with monthly rent averaging $786. The homeownership rate of 78.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Osage County reflects 21.5% 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 24.1 minutes each way.

Osage County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Osage County had a population of 47,487 in 2010 and 46,495 in 2024, a -2.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 47,775 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.15%.

46,495

Population (2024)

47,487

Population (2010)

47,775

Peak (2011)

-0.15%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	47,487	-	-	estimate
2011	47,775	+288	+0.61%	estimate
2012	47,454	-321	-0.67%	estimate
2013	47,387	-67	-0.14%	estimate
2014	47,490	+103	+0.22%	estimate
2015	47,333	-157	-0.33%	estimate
2016	47,364	+31	+0.07%	estimate
2017	47,348	-16	-0.03%	estimate
2018	47,074	-274	-0.58%	estimate
2019	46,942	-132	-0.28%	estimate
2020	45,792	-1,150	-2.45%	estimate
2021	45,890	+98	+0.21%	estimate
2022	45,799	-91	-0.20%	estimate
2023	46,008	+209	+0.46%	estimate
2024	46,495	+487	+1.06%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	63.3%
Black or African American	10.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	21.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.3

Median Age

49.5%

Female

50.5%

Male

21.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

5.3%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.2%

25–34

11.3%

35–44

12.0%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

6.8%

60–64

8.1%

65–74

12.4%

75–84

6.4%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 17.2% · Seniors (65+): 21.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$60,482$-3,121 vs state
Mean household income	$81,883
Per-capita income	$32,096
Poverty rate	9.1%-2.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.9%
Employment-to-population	51.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.6%

Manufacturing

11.0%

Education & health care

9.1%

Finance & real estate

8.7%

Retail trade

7.4%

Construction

7.3%

Public administration

4.9%

Information

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Osage County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

80.9%

Public transit

7.1%

Work from home

24.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$172,300$-13,600 vs state

Median home value

$786

Median rent

78.3%

Homeownership rate

19,801

Total housing units

86.2%

Occupied

13.8%

Vacant

21.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.5%

With health insurance

93.4%

With broadband internet

27.8%

Foreign-born

8.0%

Veterans (18+)

20.6%

With a disability

96.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.6%

High School+

21.5%

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

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

Osage County, Oklahoma has a population of 45,963 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 20 people per square mile.

The population of Osage County has declined 2.1% since 2010 (47,487 → 46,495), a -0.15% annualized rate.

The median household income in Osage County, Oklahoma is $60,482, with mean (average) household income of $81,883 and per-capita income of $32,096. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Osage County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (63.3%), Hispanic or Latino (21.2%), Black or African American (10.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Osage County, Oklahoma is 43.3 years. Residents are 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

The median home value in Osage County is $172,300 and median monthly rent is $786. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,801 total housing units, 13.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Osage County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

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