Payne County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Payne County, Oklahoma is 82,290 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $48,937, the median home value is $217,700, and the median age is 27.7.

The population of Payne County has grown 8.8% since 2010 (77,420 → 84,199), a +0.60% annualized rate.

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

82,290

Population

+0.60%

Annual growth

120

People / sq mi

$48,937

Median Income

$217,700

Median Home Value

Payne County covers 685 sq mi of land at 120.1 people per square mile.

About Payne County, OK

Payne County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 82,290. It ranks #8 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 27.7, younger than the national median. The population is 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

The median household income in Payne County is $48,937, below the US median of $74,580. 12.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $217,700, with monthly rent averaging $922. The homeownership rate of 50.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Payne County reflects 40.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.0 minutes each way.

Payne County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Payne County had a population of 77,420 in 2010 and 84,199 in 2024, a 8.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 84,199 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.60%.

84,199

Population (2024)

77,420

Population (2010)

84,199

Peak (2024)

0.60%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	77,420	-	-	estimate
2011	78,253	+833	+1.08%	estimate
2012	78,754	+501	+0.64%	estimate
2013	79,744	+990	+1.26%	estimate
2014	80,583	+839	+1.05%	estimate
2015	81,443	+860	+1.07%	estimate
2016	81,924	+481	+0.59%	estimate
2017	81,998	+74	+0.09%	estimate
2018	82,198	+200	+0.24%	estimate
2019	81,683	-515	-0.63%	estimate
2020	81,649	-34	-0.04%	estimate
2021	82,166	+517	+0.63%	estimate
2022	83,029	+863	+1.05%	estimate
2023	83,819	+790	+0.95%	estimate
2024	84,199	+380	+0.45%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	76.1%
Black or African American	3.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	9.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

27.7

Median Age

48.9%

Female

51.1%

Male

13.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

4.7%

15–19

11.6%

20–24

18.5%

25–34

13.5%

35–44

10.6%

45–54

8.4%

55–59

4.0%

60–64

4.7%

65–74

7.5%

75–84

4.1%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 15.5% · Seniors (65+): 13.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$48,937$-14,666 vs state
Mean household income	$71,869
Per-capita income	$28,980
Poverty rate	12.1%+1.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.5%
Employment-to-population	54.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

37.0%

Education & health care

12.5%

Finance & real estate

6.6%

Manufacturing

6.2%

Construction

6.1%

Information

4.2%

Public administration

4.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Payne County is professional & business services, accounting for 37.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.7%

Drive alone

4.4%

Carpool

75.3%

Public transit

8.2%

Work from home

18.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$217,700+$31,800 vs state

Median home value

$922

Median rent

50.9%

Homeownership rate

36,900

Total housing units

87.6%

Occupied

12.4%

Vacant

49.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.4%

With health insurance

95.6%

With broadband internet

34.0%

Foreign-born

5.3%

Veterans (18+)

13.2%

With a disability

91.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.2%

High School+

40.1%

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)Pottawatomie County (73,011)Creek County (72,353)Muskogee County (66,471)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

Payne County, Oklahoma has a population of 82,290 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 120 people per square mile.

The population of Payne County has grown 8.8% since 2010 (77,420 → 84,199), a +0.60% annualized rate.

The median household income in Payne County, Oklahoma is $48,937, with mean (average) household income of $71,869 and per-capita income of $28,980. 12.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Payne County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (9.3%), Black or African American (3.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Payne County, Oklahoma is 27.7 years. Residents are 48.9% female and 51.1% male.

The median home value in Payne County is $217,700 and median monthly rent is $922. 50.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 36,900 total housing units, 12.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Payne County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 37.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

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