Seminole County, OK

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    2024 Population
    23,494
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    21.7%
    3.15% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $48,062
    4.05% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $99,500
    9.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    8,795
    2.54% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Seminole 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.

    98.7% of the residents in Seminole County, OK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Seminole County, OK are Seminole State College (321 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Seminole County, OK was $99,500, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

    Most people in Seminole County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Seminole County, OK was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Seminole County, OK is home to a population of 23.5k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.38% of Seminole County, OK residents were born outside of the country (558 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.7k people) in Seminole County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.24k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 2.1k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    99%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.7% of Seminole County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Seminole 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 Seminole County, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      14.7k ± 99
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      4.24k ± 236
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.1k ± 258
    5.67%
    Hispanic Population
    1.33k people

    In 2024, there were 3.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.7k people) in Seminole County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.24k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 2.1k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.67% of the people in Seminole County, OK are hispanic (1.33k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    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

    2.38%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    558 people
    1.99%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    469 people

    As of 2024, 2.38% of Seminole County, OK residents (558 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 Seminole County, OK was 1.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      508 ± 86
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      267 ± 69
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      197 ± 57

    Seminole County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    82.9% of the population of Seminole County, OK has health coverage, with 32.4% on employee plans, 23% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 2.65% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Seminole County, OK see 2,946 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,946 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2123 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 318 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,946 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Seminole County, OK

    Primary care physicians in Seminole County, OK see an average of 2,946 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,946 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    17.1%
    Uninsured
    32.4%
    Employer Coverage
    23%
    Medicaid
    14.2%
    Medicare
    10.7%
    Non-Group
    2.65%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Seminole County, OK declined by 10.1% from 19% to 17.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Seminole 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

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.4 in Seminole 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% in Seminole 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 17.9% in Seminole County, OK.

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    Economy

    The economy of Seminole County, OK employs 8.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Seminole County, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,200 people), Retail Trade (1,199 people), and Manufacturing (1,013 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($83,438), Utilities ($66,875), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($57,778).

    Employment

    Occupations

    8.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 396
    2.54%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.09%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Seminole County, OK grew at a rate of 2.54%, from 8.58k employees to 8.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Seminole County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (984 people), Sales & Related Occupations (841 people), and Production Occupations (773 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Seminole County, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    8.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 396
    2.54%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.09%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Seminole County, OK grew at a rate of 2.54%, from 8.58k employees to 8.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Seminole County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,200 people), Retail Trade (1,199 people), and Manufacturing (1,013 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Seminole County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Seminole 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

    $42,705
    Median earning men ± $2,405
    $32,569
    Median earning women ± $2,240

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($113,214), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,971), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,938).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($46,875), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,750), and Public Administration ($40,395).

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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. 36
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 27
      Finance and Insurance
    3. 23
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $51.9k
      Manufacturing
    2. $39.5k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $23.3k
      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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Seminole County, OK awarded 321 degrees. The student population of Seminole County, OK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 452 male students and 1,036 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Seminole County, OK are White (169 and 53.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (87 and 27.7%), Hispanic or Latino (22 and 7.01%), and Black or African American (15 and 4.78%).

    The largest universities in Seminole County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Seminole State College (321 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Seminole County, OK are Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (68 and 21.2%), General Studies (57 and 17.8%), and General Business (44 and 13.7%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,488 students enrolled in Seminole County, OK, 30.4% men and 69.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 856 records, of which 69.4% were women and 30.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences
      68 degrees awarded
    2. General Studies
      57 degrees awarded
    3. General Business
      44 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Seminole County, OK was Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences with 68 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Seminole County, OK according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Seminole State College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    321 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Seminole State College with 321 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 80 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Seminole County, OK, which is 0.332 times less than the 241 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 169 degrees mean that there were 1.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 87 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($3,210) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($3,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Seminole County, OK was $99,500 in 2024, which is 0.299 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $91,200 to $99,500, a 9.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Seminole County, OK is 71%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Seminole County, OK have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Seminole County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Seminole County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.85%.

    Housing

    Property

    $99,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,982
    $6,232
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$282

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

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    Rent vs Own

    71%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71% of the housing units in Seminole County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

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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.
    $48,062
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,882
    8.78k
    Number of Households
    ± 381

    In 2024, the median household income of the 8.78k households in Seminole County, OK grew to $48,062 from the previous year's value of $46,191.

    The following chart displays the households in Seminole 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 Seminole 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 (79.1%)
    2. Carpooled (9.18%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.06%)

    In 2024, 79.1% of workers in Seminole County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.18%) and those who worked at home (8.06%).

    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

    24 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Seminole County, OK have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in Seminole 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 Seminole County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Seminole County, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Seminole County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.85%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    21.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Seminole County, OK (4.94k out of 22.7k 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 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Seminole 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, 25% of the children was living in poverty in Seminole County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 303 in Seminole County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 28.5% per 100,000 population.

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