Pawnee County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 43rd-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Pawnee County, Oklahoma is 15,689 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $57,551, the median home value is $125,700, and the median age is 41.7.

The population of Pawnee County has declined 2.9% since 2010 (16,588 → 16,111), a -0.21% annualized rate.

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

15,689

Population

-0.21%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$57,551

Median Income

$125,700

Median Home Value

Pawnee County covers 568 sq mi of land at 27.6 people per square mile.

About Pawnee County, OK

Pawnee County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 15,689. It ranks #43 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 41.7, older than the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in Pawnee County is $57,551, below the US median of $74,580. 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $125,700, with monthly rent averaging $872. The homeownership rate of 78.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pawnee County reflects 16.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.7 minutes each way.

Pawnee County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pawnee County had a population of 16,588 in 2010 and 16,111 in 2024, a -2.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,731 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.20%.

16,111

Population (2024)

16,588

Population (2010)

16,731

Peak (2011)

-0.20%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	16,588	-	-	estimate
2011	16,731	+143	+0.86%	estimate
2012	16,443	-288	-1.72%	estimate
2013	16,453	+10	+0.06%	estimate
2014	16,350	-103	-0.63%	estimate
2015	16,436	+86	+0.53%	estimate
2016	16,461	+25	+0.15%	estimate
2017	16,417	-44	-0.27%	estimate
2018	16,372	-45	-0.27%	estimate
2019	16,379	+7	+0.04%	estimate
2020	15,560	-819	-5.00%	estimate
2021	15,715	+155	+1.00%	estimate
2022	15,695	-20	-0.13%	estimate
2023	15,892	+197	+1.26%	estimate
2024	16,111	+219	+1.38%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	76.4%
Black or African American	1.0%
Asian	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	18.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.7

Median Age

49.7%

Female

50.3%

Male

19.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

5.1%

25–34

11.1%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

7.4%

65–74

11.7%

75–84

6.2%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 19.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$57,551$-6,052 vs state
Mean household income	$74,111
Per-capita income	$28,961
Poverty rate	12.5%+1.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.9%
Employment-to-population	52.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.5%

Manufacturing

11.7%

Construction

9.9%

Retail trade

7.9%

Finance & real estate

7.1%

Education & health care

6.8%

Public administration

6.7%

Agriculture

6.0%

The largest employment sector in Pawnee County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.3%

Carpool

82.4%

Public transit

4.5%

Work from home

28.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$125,700$-60,200 vs state

Median home value

$872

Median rent

78.2%

Homeownership rate

7,337

Total housing units

81.8%

Occupied

18.2%

Vacant

21.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.2%

With health insurance

93.5%

With broadband internet

24.7%

Foreign-born

8.3%

Veterans (18+)

18.2%

With a disability

97.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.9%

High School+

16.3%

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Pawnee County, Oklahoma has a population of 15,689 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 28 people per square mile.

The population of Pawnee County has declined 2.9% since 2010 (16,588 → 16,111), a -0.21% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pawnee County, Oklahoma is $57,551, with mean (average) household income of $74,111 and per-capita income of $28,961. 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pawnee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (76.4%), Hispanic or Latino (18.5%), Black or African American (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pawnee County, Oklahoma is 41.7 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

The median home value in Pawnee County is $125,700 and median monthly rent is $872. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,337 total housing units, 18.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pawnee County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

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