Mayes County, OK

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    2024 Population
    39,604
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.4
    0.247% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.2%
    8.12% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,305
    5.28% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $188,200
    9.48% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    16,798
    0.0238% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Mayes 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.

    99.5% of the residents in Mayes County, OK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Mayes County, OK are Northeast Technology Center (1,155 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Mayes County, OK was $188,200, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

    Most people in Mayes County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Mayes County, OK was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Mayes County, OK is home to a population of 39.6k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.11% of Mayes County, OK residents were born outside of the country (439 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.6k people) in Mayes County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.85k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4.74k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Mayes County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Mayes County, OK was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mayes County, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      24.6k ± 205
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      7.85k ± 443
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4.74k ± 428
    3.88%
    Hispanic Population
    1.54k people

    In 2024, there were 3.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.6k people) in Mayes County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.85k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4.74k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.88% of the people in Mayes County, OK are hispanic (1.54k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Mayes 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

    1.11%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    439 people
    1.17%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    463 people

    As of 2024, 1.11% of Mayes County, OK residents (439 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 Mayes County, OK was 1.17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      970 ± 177
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      558 ± 124
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      418 ± 113

    Mayes County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    85.1% of the population of Mayes County, OK has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.98% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Mayes County, OK see 2,797 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,797 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2639 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 387 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,797 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mayes County, OK

    Primary care physicians in Mayes County, OK see an average of 2,797 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,797 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    14.9%
    Uninsured
    36.5%
    Employer Coverage
    19.6%
    Medicaid
    15.4%
    Medicare
    11.6%
    Non-Group
    1.98%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mayes County, OK declined by 4.14% from 15.5% to 14.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mayes 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 6.61 in Mayes 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 43.1% in Mayes 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 13.9% in Mayes County, OK.

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    Economy

    The economy of Mayes County, OK employs 16.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Mayes County, OK were Manufacturing (2,749 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,135 people), and Retail Trade (1,656 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($76,295), Information ($65,833), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,905).

    Employment

    Occupations

    16.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 688
    −0.0238%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.82%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mayes County, OK declined at a rate of −0.0238%, from 16.8k employees to 16.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mayes County, OK, are Management Occupations (1,862 people), Production Occupations (1,562 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,481 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mayes County, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    16.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 688
    −0.0238%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.82%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mayes County, OK declined at a rate of −0.0238%, from 16.8k employees to 16.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mayes County, OK, are Manufacturing (2,749 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,135 people), and Retail Trade (1,656 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mayes County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Mayes 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

    $52,766
    Median earning men ± $3,267
    $31,854
    Median earning women ± $1,285

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($117,792), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,064), and Information ($67,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($48,750), Public Administration ($46,579), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,909).

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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. 76
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 59
      Retail Trade
    3. 49
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $210k
      Manufacturing
    2. $51.8k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $49.2k
      Retail Trade

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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.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Mayes County, OK awarded 1,155 degrees. The student population of Mayes County, OK in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 754 male students and 744 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Mayes County, OK are White (483 and 41.8%), Two or More Races (403 and 34.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (176 and 15.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (53 and 4.59%).

    The largest universities in Mayes County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Technology Center (1,155 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Mayes County, OK are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (211 and 18.3%), Machine Tool Technology (151 and 13.1%), and General Cosmetology (115 and 9.96%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,498 students enrolled in Mayes County, OK, 50.3% men and 49.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 703 records, of which 47.5% were women and 52.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
      211 degrees awarded
    2. Machine Tool Technology
      151 degrees awarded
    3. General Cosmetology
      115 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Mayes County, OK was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 211 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Northeast Technology Center
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,155 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Technology Center with 1,155 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 589 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mayes County, OK, which is 1.04 times more than the 566 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 483 degrees mean that there were 1.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 403 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Mayes County, OK was $188,200 in 2024, which is 0.566 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $171,900 to $188,200, a 9.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Mayes County, OK is 74.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Mayes County, OK have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mayes County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mayes County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.757%.

    Housing

    Property

    $188,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,925
    $11,395
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$532

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    74.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.4% of the housing units in Mayes County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

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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.
    $60,305
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,965
    15.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 660

    In 2024, the median household income of the 15.3k households in Mayes County, OK grew to $60,305 from the previous year's value of $57,279.

    The following chart displays the households in Mayes 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 $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Mayes 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.6%)
    2. Carpooled (10.1%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.15%)

    In 2024, 77.6% of workers in Mayes County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (8.15%).

    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

    25.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Mayes County, OK have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Mayes 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 Mayes County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mayes County, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mayes County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.757%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mayes County, OK (6.31k out of 39k 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 65 - 74, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mayes 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, 22.8% of the children was living in poverty in Mayes County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.5%.

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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 288 in Mayes County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 13.2% per 100,000 population.

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