Cleveland County, Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma, Cleveland County has a population of 300,047 residents and a median age of 35.4 years, making it the #242 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.9%. The median home value is $235,700, and the median household income is $77,068, which is 3% above the national median.
Demographics
Cleveland County has a population of 300,047, making it the #242 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.4 years, which is 9.0% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Cleveland County is $77,068, ranking #722 out of 3,222 counties — 2.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Cleveland County is $235,700 (-16.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,167/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.9%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Cleveland County, 36.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 7.5% above the national average, ranking #420 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Cleveland County is 77.6 years. 17.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
14.3% of adults in Cleveland County smoke , 36.9% are obese , and 17.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 15.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Cleveland County is 2.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.3 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
13.7% of children in Cleveland County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.0 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 12.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Cleveland County is 56.2%. The mean commute time is 26.1 min, which is 5.4% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Cleveland County voted Republican with a margin of 15.0%. The vote was 41.4% Dem / 56.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.9 toward Republicans .
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About Cleveland County, Oklahoma
Cleveland County, Oklahoma has a total population of 300,047, making it the 242nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cleveland County is 35.4 years, which is 9.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cleveland County is $77,068, which ranks #722 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Cleveland County is $235,700, 16.4% below the national median. Renters in Cleveland County pay a median gross rent of $1,167 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cleveland County, 36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Cleveland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.0%) and Two or More Races (8.8%).
All data for Cleveland County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.