Cimarron County, OK

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2024 Population

2,218

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Alan Armstrong

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

46.6

21.7% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.44%

29.1% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$62,188

8.71% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$98,600

4.34% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

1,092

3.8% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Cimarron 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.

93.1% of the residents in Cimarron County, OK are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Cimarron County, OK was $98,600, and the homeownership rate was 78.4%.

Most people in Cimarron County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 7.96 minutes. The average car ownership in Cimarron County, OK was 2 cars per household.

Cimarron County, OK borders Baca County, CO, Morton County, KS, Union County, NM, Texas County, OK, Dallam County, TX, and Sherman County, TX.

United States Oklahoma

Population & Diversity

Cimarron County, OK is home to a population of 2.22k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.98% of Cimarron County, OK residents were born outside of the country (177 people).

In 2024, there were 3.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.47k people) in Cimarron County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 441 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 108 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.1%

2024 Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.1% of Cimarron County, OK residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cimarron County, OK was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cimarron County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cimarron County, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.47k ± 60
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
441 ± 116
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
108 ± 5

25.3%

Hispanic Population

561 people

25.3% of the people in Cimarron County, OK are hispanic (561 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
105,864 ± 7,883 people
Vietnam
13,987 ± 2,899 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

7.98%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

177 people

5.03%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

113 people

As of 2024, 7.98% of Cimarron County, OK residents (177 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 Cimarron County, OK was 5.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cimarron County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5 ± 16
Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 11

Cimarron County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cimarron County, OK.

Health

80.2% of the population of Cimarron County, OK has health coverage, with 28.9% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 25.1% on Medicare, 9.48% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cimarron County, OK see 2,162 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.44% decrease from the previous year (2,216 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2154 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 0 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.7% were men and 47.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,162 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cimarron County, OK

Primary care physicians in Cimarron County, OK see an average of 2,162 patients per year. This represents a 2.44% decrease from the previous year (2,216 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cimarron County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 11.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.7% were men and 47.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

19.8%

Uninsured

28.9%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

25.1%

Medicare

9.48%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cimarron County, OK grew by 15.1% from 17.2% to 19.8%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.34 in Cimarron County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cimarron County, OK.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

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 39.5% in Cimarron County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cimarron County, OK.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14.8% in Cimarron County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cimarron County, OK.

Economy

The economy of Cimarron County, OK employs 1.09k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cimarron County, OK were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (368 people), Retail Trade (342 people), and Construction (69 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($115,417), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,083), and Utilities ($110,750).

Employment

Occupations

1.09k

2024 Value

± 196

3.8%

1 Year growth

± 22.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cimarron County, OK grew at a rate of 3.8%, from 1.05k employees to 1.09k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cimarron County, OK, are Management Occupations (286 people), Sales & Related Occupations (143 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (98 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cimarron County, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.09k

2024 Value

± 196

3.8%

1 Year growth

± 22.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cimarron County, OK grew at a rate of 3.8%, from 1.05k employees to 1.09k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cimarron County, OK, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (368 people), Retail Trade (342 people), and Construction (69 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cimarron County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Cimarron County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,042

Median earning men ± $8,114

$21,685

Median earning women ± $1,841

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,917), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($74,931), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($39,464), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($27,692).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Y-Axis

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

8
Other Services (except Public Administration)
8
Construction
6
Accommodation and Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.35k
Wholesale Trade
$1.98k
Retail Trade
$1.36k
Finance and Insurance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cimarron County, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (31.9%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Alan Armstrong

Senator from Oklahoma

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cimarron County, OK was $98,600 in 2024, which is 0.296 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $94,500 to $98,600, a 4.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Cimarron County, OK is 78.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Cimarron County, OK have an average commute time of 7.96 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cimarron County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 2.89% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cimarron County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.51%.

Housing

Property

$98,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,542

$554

Median Property Taxes

±$103

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

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

Rent vs Own

78.4%

Homeownership

2024

70.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 78.4% of the housing units in Cimarron County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cimarron County, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,188

Median Household Income

± $29,818

707

Number of Households

± 136

In 2024, the median household income of the 707 households in Cimarron County, OK grew to $62,188 from the previous year's value of $57,204.

The following chart displays the households in Cimarron 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 $125k - $150k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cimarron 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (61.7%)
Worked At Home (20.1%)
Walked (9.05%)

In 2024, 61.7% of workers in Cimarron County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.1%) and those who walked to work (9.05%).

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.

Commute Time

7.96 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cimarron County, OK have a shorter commute time (7.96 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Cimarron County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cimarron County, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 2.89% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cimarron County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.51%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cimarron County, OK (164 out of 2.2k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 26.9% of the children was living in poverty in Cimarron County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 134 in Cimarron County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 54.2% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.