McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma, McCurtain County has a population of 30,863 residents and a median age of 37.7 years, making it the #1,454 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 21.2%. The median home value is $144,500, and the median household income is $51,929, which is 31% below the national median.
Demographics
McCurtain County has a population of 30,863, making it the #1,454 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in McCurtain County is $51,929, ranking #2,661 out of 3,222 counties — 30.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.2% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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Housing
The median home value in McCurtain County is $144,500 (-48.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $700/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.1%.
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Education
In McCurtain County, 16.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 51.5% below the national average, ranking #2,608 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in McCurtain County is 68.2 years. 27.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
23.9% of adults in McCurtain County smoke , 45.1% are obese , and 14.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 19.0 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in McCurtain County is 16.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 31.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 35.0 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
29.3% of children in McCurtain County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 40.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in McCurtain County is 47.9%. The mean commute time is 26.0 min, which is 6.0% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, McCurtain County voted Republican with a margin of 68.9%. The vote was 15% Dem / 83.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.4 toward Republicans .
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About McCurtain County, Oklahoma
McCurtain County, Oklahoma has a total population of 30,863, making it the 1,454th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McCurtain County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McCurtain County is $51,929, which ranks #2,661 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in McCurtain County is $144,500, 48.7% below the national median. Renters in McCurtain County pay a median gross rent of $700 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McCurtain County, 16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
McCurtain County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.8% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (13.6%) and Two or More Races (10.1%).
All data for McCurtain 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.