Major County, Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma, Major County has a population of 7,628 residents and a median age of 42.0 years, making it the #2,680 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.0%. The median home value is $149,600, and the median household income is $71,266, which is 5% below the national median.
Demographics
Major County has a population of 7,628, making it the #2,680 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above 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 Major County is $71,266, ranking #1,113 out of 3,222 counties — 5.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Major County is $149,600 (-46.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $696/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.5%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Major County, 20.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 40.4% below the national average, ranking #1,982 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Major County is 74.1 years. 19.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.6% of adults in Major County smoke , 41.6% are obese , and 16.7% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 44.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 35.5 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
16.7% of children in Major County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 20.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Major County is 63.6%. The mean commute time is 26.8 min, which is 2.8% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Major County voted Republican with a margin of 79.4%. The vote was 9.4% Dem / 88.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +0.4 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
About Major County, Oklahoma
Major County, Oklahoma has a total population of 7,628, making it the 2,680th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Major County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Major County is $71,266, which ranks #1,113 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Major County is $149,600, 46.9% below the national median. Renters in Major County pay a median gross rent of $696 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Major County, 20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Major County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.0%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
All data for Major 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.