Mayes County, Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma, Mayes County has a population of 39,604 residents and a median age of 40.4 years, making it the #1,216 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.2%. The median home value is $188,200, and the median household income is $60,305, which is 20% below the national median.
Demographics
Mayes County has a population of 39,604, making it the #1,216 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 Mayes County is $60,305, ranking #2,057 out of 3,222 counties — 19.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Mayes County is $188,200 (-33.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $858/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Mayes County, 18.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 46.5% below the national average, ranking #2,350 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Mayes County is 72.2 years. 24.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
21.9% of adults in Mayes County smoke , 43.1% are obese , and 15.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 30.0 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Mayes County is 5.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 22.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 21.8 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
22.8% of children in Mayes County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 34.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Mayes County is 53.3%. The mean commute time is 28.2 min, which is 2.2% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Mayes County voted Republican with a margin of 57.5%. The vote was 20.3% Dem / 77.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Mayes County, Oklahoma
Mayes County, Oklahoma has a total population of 39,604, making it the 1,216th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mayes County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mayes County is $60,305, which ranks #2,057 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Mayes County is $188,200, 33.2% below the national median. Renters in Mayes County pay a median gross rent of $858 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mayes County, 18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.2 min.
Mayes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.0% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (19.8%) and Two or More Races (13.1%).
All data for Mayes 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.