Sequoyah County, OK

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    2024 Population
    39,860
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.2%
    0.582% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $51,093
    2.61% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $139,400
    9.33% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    15,625
    2.05% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Sequoyah 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.

    99% of the residents in Sequoyah County, OK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Sequoyah County, OK are Indian Capital Technology Center-Sallisaw (115 degrees awarded in 2017).

    In 2024, the median property value in Sequoyah County, OK was $139,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

    Most people in Sequoyah County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Sequoyah County, OK was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Sequoyah County, OK is home to a population of 39.9k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.05% of Sequoyah County, OK residents were born outside of the country (817 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.2k people) in Sequoyah County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.35k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 5.05k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    99%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of Sequoyah County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sequoyah County, OK was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sequoyah County, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      24.2k ± 92
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      7.35k ± 372
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      5.05k ± 401
    5.07%
    Hispanic Population
    2.02k people

    In 2024, there were 3.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.2k people) in Sequoyah County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.35k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 5.05k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.07% of the people in Sequoyah County, OK are hispanic (2.02k people).

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.05%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    817 people
    1.87%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    743 people

    As of 2024, 2.05% of Sequoyah County, OK residents (817 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 Sequoyah County, OK was 1.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,097 ± 164
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      524 ± 137
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      372 ± 90

    Sequoyah County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    84.9% of the population of Sequoyah County, OK has health coverage, with 30.1% on employee plans, 27.2% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 3.12% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Sequoyah County, OK see 2,822 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,822 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2479 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    15.1%
    Uninsured
    30.1%
    Employer Coverage
    27.2%
    Medicaid
    13.2%
    Medicare
    11.3%
    Non-Group
    3.12%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sequoyah County, OK declined by 11.1% from 17% to 15.1%.

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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 6.58 in Sequoyah 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 41.2% in Sequoyah 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 16.5% in Sequoyah County, OK.

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    Economy

    The economy of Sequoyah County, OK employs 15.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sequoyah County, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,400 people), Manufacturing (1,958 people), and Retail Trade (1,724 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,857), Utilities ($60,521), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,202).

    Employment

    Occupations

    15.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 635
    2.05%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sequoyah County, OK grew at a rate of 2.05%, from 15.3k employees to 15.6k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sequoyah County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,977 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,504 people), and Management Occupations (1,451 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sequoyah County, OK.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    15.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 635
    2.05%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sequoyah County, OK grew at a rate of 2.05%, from 15.3k employees to 15.6k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sequoyah County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,400 people), Manufacturing (1,958 people), and Retail Trade (1,724 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sequoyah County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Sequoyah 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

    $44,694
    Median earning men ± $2,243
    $31,631
    Median earning women ± $1,883

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,125), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,755), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,400).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($54,659), Information ($50,588), and Construction ($46,083).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 55
      Retail Trade
    2. 47
      Retail Trade
    3. 38
      Finance and Insurance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $67.9k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $34.5k
      Retail Trade
    3. $24.5k
      Accommodation and Food Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Education

    In 2017, universities in Sequoyah County, OK awarded 115 degrees. The student population of Sequoyah County, OK in 2017 is skewed towards men, with 95 male students and 79 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Sequoyah County, OK are White (59 and 51.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (37 and 32.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 7.02%), and Unknown (8 and 7.02%).

    The largest universities in Sequoyah County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Indian Capital Technology Center-Sallisaw (115 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Sequoyah County, OK are Welding Technology (29 and 25.2%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (23 and 20%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (18 and 15.7%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2017 there were 174 students enrolled in Sequoyah County, OK, 54.6% men and 45.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 110 records, of which 47.3% were women and 52.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Welding Technology
      29 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      23 degrees awarded
    3. Automobile Mechanics Technology
      18 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sequoyah County, OK was Welding Technology with 29 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Indian Capital Technology Center-Sallisaw
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    115 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indian Capital Technology Center-Sallisaw with 115 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2017, 82 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sequoyah County, OK, which is 2.48 times more than the 33 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2017, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 59 degrees mean that there were 1.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 37 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Sequoyah County, OK was $139,400 in 2024, which is 0.419 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $127,500 to $139,400, a 9.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Sequoyah County, OK is 70.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Sequoyah County, OK have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sequoyah County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sequoyah County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.886%.

    Housing

    Property

    $139,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,447
    $10,944
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$527

    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 Sequoyah County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    70.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.8% of the housing units in Sequoyah County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

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    $51,093
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,806
    15.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 625

    In 2024, the median household income of the 15.5k households in Sequoyah County, OK grew to $51,093 from the previous year's value of $49,795.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.2%)
    2. Carpooled (9.88%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.49%)

    In 2024, 82.2% of workers in Sequoyah County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.88%) and those who worked at home (4.49%).

    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 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Sequoyah County, OK have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.24% of the workforce in Sequoyah County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sequoyah County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.886%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    20.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sequoyah County, OK (7.94k out of 39.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sequoyah County, OK is White, followed by Native American 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, 32.7% of the children was living in poverty in Sequoyah County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 334 in Sequoyah County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 91.3% per 100,000 population.

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