Latimer County, Oklahoma

OK · FIPS 40077 Republican

Located in Oklahoma, Latimer County has a population of 9,518 residents and a median age of 41.9 years, making it the #2,522 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.7%. The median home value is $107,900, and the median household income is $41,405, which is 45% below the national median.

9,518
Population
#2,522 of 3,222
$41,405
Median Income
-44.9% #3,053 of 3,222
41.9 years
Median Age
+7.7% #1,540 of 3,222
20.7%
Poverty Rate
+64.3% #2,733 of 3,222

Demographics

Latimer County has a population of 9,518, making it the #2,522 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Latimer County is $41,405, ranking #3,053 out of 3,222 counties — 44.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.7% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.

Income#3,053
$41,405
-44.9%
vs nation
5th percentile
Per Capita#2,978
$24,735
-40.1%
vs nation
8th percentile
Poverty#2,733
20.7%
+64.3%
vs nation
15th percentile
Unemployment#2,392
5.7%
+7.3%
vs nation
26th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Latimer County is $107,900 (-61.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $646/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.4%.

Home Value#2,879
$107,900
-61.7%
vs nation
11th percentile
Rent#2,954
$646
-44.5%
vs nation
8th percentile
Homeownership#1,960
72.4%
+12.4%
vs nation
39th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Latimer County, 10.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 68.6% below the national average, ranking #3,167 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.6% −68.6% vs nation
Rank #3,167 of 3,222
2th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Latimer County is 73.2 years. 27.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,175
73.2
-2.6%
vs nation
29th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,950
27.4%
+40.1%
vs nation
6th percentile
Diabetes#2,856
14.3%
+28.5%
vs nation
9th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,071
39.2%
+5.1%
vs nation
34th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#3,052
6.8
+20.9%
vs nation
3th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,872
5.4
+21.6%
vs nation
9th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,590
14.4%
+38.0%
vs nation
18th percentile
Physical Inactivity#3,051
36.5%
+38.4%
vs nation
3th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,854
19.1%
+32.6%
vs nation
9th percentile

Substance Use

24.8% of adults in Latimer County smoke , 46.4% are obese , and 15.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 35.1 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#2,997
24.8%
+38.1%
vs nation
5th percentile
Adult Obesity#3,087
46.4%
+22.4%
vs nation
2th percentile
Excessive Drinking#190
15.0%
-24.3%
vs nation
94th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#1,402
35.1
+8.6%
vs nation
34th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 35.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 28.4 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#2,456
35.0
+77.3%
vs nation
4th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#2,421
40.4
+126.1%
vs nation
2th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,306
28.4
+40.4%
vs nation
18th percentile

Families & Children

29.3% of children in Latimer County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 26.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#2,104
26.9
+22.9%
vs nation
30th percentile
Child Poverty#2,810
29.3%
+54.3%
vs nation
11th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Latimer County is 53.5%. The mean commute time is 25.5 min, which is 7.5% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
53.5% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
25.5 min −7.5% vs nation
Rank #1,819 of 3,222
44th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Latimer County voted Republican with a margin of 65.6%. The vote was 16.7% Dem / 82.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.6 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +65.6%
16.7% 82.3%
Dem 4,079 votes Rep
2020 REP +63.0%
17.9% 80.9%
Dem 4,249 votes Rep
2016 REP +56.7%
19.7% 76.4%
Dem 4,050 votes Rep
2012 REP +38.2%
30.9% 69.1%
Dem 3,789 votes Rep
2008 REP +37.0%
31.5% 68.5%
Dem 4,173 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Latimer County, Oklahoma

Latimer County, Oklahoma has a total population of 9,518, making it the 2,522nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Latimer County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Latimer County is $41,405, which ranks #3,053 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.

The median home value in Latimer County is $107,900, 61.7% below the national median. Renters in Latimer County pay a median gross rent of $646 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Latimer County, 10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.

Latimer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.8% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (25.0%) and Two or More Races (8.6%).

All data for Latimer 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.