Sequoyah County, Oklahoma

OK · FIPS 40135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 39,860 #1,208 / 3,222
63th
Median Household Income $51,093 -32.0% #2,714 / 3,222
16th
Median Age 40.6 years +4.4% #1,934 / 3,222
40th
Median Home Value $139,400 -50.5% #2,400 / 3,222
25th
Median Gross Rent $811 -30.3% #2,025 / 3,222
37th
Poverty Rate 20.2% +60.3% #2,688 / 3,222
17th

Demographics

Sequoyah County has a population of 39,860, making it the #1,208 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.0%
Native Born
2.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Sequoyah County is $51,093, ranking #2,714 out of 3,222 counties — 32.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.2% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.

Median Household Income
$51,093 −32.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,714 of 3,222
16th percentile
Per Capita Income
$27,250 −34.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,778 of 3,222
14th percentile
Poverty Rate
20.2% +60.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,688 of 3,222
17th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.7% −11.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,784 of 3,222
45th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2% −55.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,795 of 3,222
13th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.4 min −0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,389 of 3,222
57th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Sequoyah County is $139,400 (-50.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $811/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.8%.

Median Home Value
$139,400 −50.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,400 of 3,222
25th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$811 −30.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,025 of 3,222
37th percentile
Homeownership Rate
70.8% +10.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,194 of 3,222
32th percentile
70.8% Homeownership

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Health

84.9% of residents in Sequoyah County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.5% below the national rate.

84.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
84.9% −7.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,894 of 3,222
10th percentile

About Sequoyah County, Oklahoma

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma has a total population of 39,860, making it the 1,208th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sequoyah County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Sequoyah County is $51,093, which ranks #2,714 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.

The median home value in Sequoyah County is $139,400, 50.5% below the national median. Renters in Sequoyah County pay a median gross rent of $811 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Sequoyah County, 15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.

Sequoyah County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.6% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (18.4%) and Two or More Races (13.2%).

All data for Sequoyah 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.