Creek County, Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma, Creek County has a population of 72,830 residents and a median age of 40.4 years, making it the #768 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.5%. The median home value is $182,100, and the median household income is $62,338, which is 17% below the national median.
Demographics
Creek County has a population of 72,830, making it the #768 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Creek County is $62,338, ranking #1,863 out of 3,222 counties — 17.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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Housing
The median home value in Creek County is $182,100 (-35.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $936/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Creek County, 18.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 44.4% below the national average, ranking #2,227 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Creek County is 72.8 years. 19.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
18.4% of adults in Creek County smoke , 39.4% are obese , and 15.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 27.8 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Creek County is 7.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.9 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
20.0% of children in Creek County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 24.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Creek County is 56.8%. The mean commute time is 27.9 min, which is 0.9% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Creek County voted Republican with a margin of 55.8%. The vote was 21.2% Dem / 77% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.0 toward Republicans .
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About Creek County, Oklahoma
Creek County, Oklahoma has a total population of 72,830, making it the 768th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Creek County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Creek County is $62,338, which ranks #1,863 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Creek County is $182,100, 35.4% below the national median. Renters in Creek County pay a median gross rent of $936 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Creek County, 18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.9 min.
Creek County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.0% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (10.8%) and Two or More Races (7.8%).
All data for Creek 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.