Major County, OK

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    2024 Population
    7,628
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11%
    3.17% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $71,266
    2.94% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $149,600
    11.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,427
    0.528% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Major County, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.9% of the residents in Major County, OK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Major County, OK are Northwest Technology Center-Fairview (46 degrees awarded in 2018).

    In 2024, the median property value in Major County, OK was $149,600, and the homeownership rate was 82.5%.

    Most people in Major County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Major County, OK was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Major County, OK is home to a population of 7.63k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.64% of Major County, OK residents were born outside of the country (354 people).

    In 2024, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.22k people) in Major County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 404 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 307 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.9% of Major County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Major County, OK was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Major County, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.22k ± 49
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      404 ± 45
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      307 ± 115
    11%
    Hispanic Population
    837 people

    In 2024, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.22k people) in Major County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 404 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 307 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11% of the people in Major County, OK are hispanic (837 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Major County, OK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      105,864 ± 7,883 people
    2. Vietnam
      13,987 ± 2,899 people
    3. Guatemala
      12,051 ± 2,691 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.64%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    354 people
    4.18%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    320 people

    As of 2024, 4.64% of Major County, OK residents (354 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Major County, OK was 4.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      165 ± 69
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      65 ± 38
    3. Korea
      59 ± 43

    Major County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.54 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.8% of the population of Major County, OK has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 19.3% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 0.146% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Major County, OK see 1,917 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,917 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 7502 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1516 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,917 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Major County, OK

    Primary care physicians in Major County, OK see an average of 1,917 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,917 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    8.19%
    Uninsured
    45.3%
    Employer Coverage
    14%
    Medicaid
    19.3%
    Medicare
    13.1%
    Non-Group
    0.146%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Major County, OK declined by 24.1% from 10.8% to 8.19%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Major County, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.81 in Major County, OK.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.6% in Major County, OK.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 16.7% in Major County, OK.

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    Economy

    The economy of Major County, OK employs 3.43k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Major County, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (439 people), Manufacturing (359 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (348 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($118,021), Utilities ($85,208), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,083).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.43k
    2024 Value
    ± 278
    0.528%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Major County, OK grew at a rate of 0.528%, from 3.41k employees to 3.43k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Major County, OK, are Management Occupations (534 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (332 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (294 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Major County, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.43k
    2024 Value
    ± 278
    0.528%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Major County, OK grew at a rate of 0.528%, from 3.41k employees to 3.43k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Major County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (439 people), Manufacturing (359 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (348 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Major County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Major County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $57,697
    Median earning men ± $4,016
    $33,659
    Median earning women ± $3,213

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($200,110), Wholesale Trade ($119,479), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,229).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($48,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,173), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,583).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 23
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 17
      Retail Trade
    3. 17
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $22.2k
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
    2. $10.1k
      Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
    3. $9.64k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oklahoma

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    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    Assumed office on March 24, 2026
    Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2018, universities in Major County, OK awarded 46 degrees. The student population of Major County, OK in 2018 is skewed towards women, with 49 male students and 62 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Major County, OK are White (38 and 82.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 6.52%), American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 4.35%), and Two or More Races (1 and 2.17%).

    The largest universities in Major County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Technology Center-Fairview (46 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Major County, OK are Automobile Mechanics Technology (17 and 37%), Medical Assistant (14 and 30.4%), and General Graphic Communications (6 and 13%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2018 there were 111 students enrolled in Major County, OK, 44.1% men and 55.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 85 records, of which 52.9% were women and 47.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Automobile Mechanics Technology
      17 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Assistant
      14 degrees awarded
    3. General Graphic Communications
      6 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Major County, OK was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 17 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Major County, OK according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Northwest Technology Center-Fairview
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    46 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest Technology Center-Fairview with 46 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2018, 27 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Major County, OK, which is 1.42 times more than the 19 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2018, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 38 degrees mean that there were 12.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Major County, OK was $149,600 in 2024, which is 0.45 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $134,700 to $149,600, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Major County, OK is 82.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Major County, OK have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Major County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 7.73% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Major County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.13%.

    Housing

    Property

    $149,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,059
    $2,624
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$219

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Major County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Major County, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    82.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 82.5% of the housing units in Major County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $71,266
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,400
    3.18k
    Number of Households
    ± 247

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.18k households in Major County, OK grew to $71,266 from the previous year's value of $69,229.

    The following chart displays the households in Major County, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Major County, OK is from Oklahoma.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
    0.452
    2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (85.4%)
    2. Carpooled (9.34%)
    3. Walked (2.27%)

    In 2024, 85.4% of workers in Major County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.34%) and those who walked to work (2.27%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Major County, OK have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.02% of the workforce in Major County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Major County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Major County, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 7.73% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Major County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.13%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Major County, OK (830 out of 7.52k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Major County, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 16.7% of the children was living in poverty in Major County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.4%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 38.7 in Major County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 46.8% per 100,000 population.

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