Sequoyah County, Oklahoma Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in Oklahoma
The population of Sequoyah County, Oklahoma is 39,676 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $49,795, the median home value is $127,500, and the median age is 40.6.
The population of Sequoyah County has declined 4.6% since 2010 (42,513 → 40,555), a -0.34% annualized rate.
39,676
Population
-0.34%
Annual growth
59
People / sq mi
$49,795
Median Income
$127,500
Median Home Value
Sequoyah County covers 674 sq mi of land at 58.9 people per square mile.
About Sequoyah County, OK
Sequoyah County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 56.4% of the population. Sequoyah County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 39,676. It ranks #26 among counties in Oklahoma by population.
The typical household earns $49,795, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.3%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $127,500, with typical rent around $796.
College attainment is 15.2%, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.2% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Sequoyah County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Sequoyah County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Sequoyah County had a population of 42,513 in 2010 and 40,555 in 2024, a -4.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 42,513 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.32%.
40,555
Population (2024)
42,513
Population (2010)
42,513
Peak (2010)
-0.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,513 |
| 2011 | 42,428 |
| 2012 | 42,064 |
| 2013 | 41,838 |
| 2014 | 41,879 |
| 2015 | 41,811 |
| 2016 | 41,887 |
| 2017 | 41,762 |
| 2018 | 41,651 |
| 2019 | 41,599 |
| 2020 | 39,249 |
| 2021 | 39,492 |
| 2022 | 39,756 |
| 2023 | 40,248 |
| 2024 | 40,555 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.6
Median Age
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Male
18.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 18.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $49,795$-13,808 vs state |
| Mean household income | $64,885 |
| Per-capita income | $25,683 |
| Poverty rate | 15.3%+4.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 48.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Sequoyah County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.8%
Carpool
83.2%
Public transit
4.2%
Work from home
25.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$127,500$-58,400 vs state
Median home value
$796
Median rent
71.0%
Homeownership rate
18,254
Total housing units
83.2%
Occupied
16.8%
Vacant
29.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.0%
With health insurance
90.4%
With broadband internet
56.4%
Foreign-born
9.0%
Veterans (18+)
24.4%
With a disability
94.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.5%
High School+
15.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma has a population of 39,676 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 59 people per square mile.
The population of Sequoyah County has declined 4.6% since 2010 (42,513 → 40,555), a -0.34% annualized rate.
The median household income in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma is $49,795, with mean (average) household income of $64,885 and per-capita income of $25,683. 15.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Sequoyah County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (62.4%), Hispanic or Latino (31.5%), Black or African American (2.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma is 40.6 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
The median home value in Sequoyah County is $127,500 and median monthly rent is $796. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,254 total housing units, 16.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.