Town · Oklahoma
Locust Grove, Oklahoma
Locust Grove, town, in Mayes County, Oklahoma. Locust Grove had 1,397 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,371 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,453 (±207). GEOID 4043500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,397
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,371 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,453 ±207
Median household income
$49,398
±$3,136 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$106,900
±$12,041 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$650
±$196 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Locust Grove and what county is it in?
Locust Grove is a town in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 752 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Locust Grove, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,397 people lived in Locust Grove on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 1,371 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,453 (±207).
| Measure | Locust Grove | Mayes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,453 ±207 | 39,604 | no clear change |
| Households | 583 ±74 | 15,315 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.25 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 651 ±75 | 18,391 | no clear change |
Locust Grove's population since 2000
From 1,366 in 2000 to 1,397 in 2025: up 2.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Locust Grove as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Locust Grove?
The median resident of Locust Grove is 36.2 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 43.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.0%.
| Measure | Locust Grove | Mayes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±3.2 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±3.8 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±3.8 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 46.6% ±3.7 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% ±2.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.0% ±7.0 pts | 62.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 43.9% ±7.8 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.3% ±3.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9% ±1.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±2.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 23.5% ±3.9 pts | 23.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.4% ±5.1 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2% ±3.6 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.7% ±4.8 pts | 18.0% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.6% ±2.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.8% ±2.6 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Locust Grove earn?
Half of Locust Grove's 583 households earn less than $49,398 a year (±$3,136), against $60,305 in Mayes County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 the median was $40,693 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,705 after inflation. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Locust Grove | Mayes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,398 ±$3,136 | $60,305 | +$8,705 |
| Mean household income | $57,725 ±$8,171 | $77,309 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,532 ±$3,483 | $31,246 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% ±6.1 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.0% ±10.2 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.3% ±6.6 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.3% ±5.6 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.0% ±6.6 pts | 88.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Locust Grove?
Owners occupy 61.7% of Locust Grove's occupied homes and renters 38.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $106,900 by its owner (±$12,041). The median renter pays $650 a month including utilities, and 30.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Locust Grove | Mayes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $106,900 ±$12,041 | $188,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $650 ±$196 | $858 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.3% ±10.6 pts | 32.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,221 ±$145 | $1,374 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.7% ±7.8 pts | 74.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.3% ±7.8 pts | 25.6% | – |
| Housing units | 651 ±75 | 18,391 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±2.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.0% ±5.6 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.8% ±3.1 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±2.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.1% ±3.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.1% ±4.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Locust Grove work and get to work?
71.9% of Locust Grove's workers drive alone and 9.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes.
| Measure | Locust Grove | Mayes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.4% ±4.9 pts | 56.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±2.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.9% ±7.3 pts | 77.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.4% ±5.6 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 4.6% ±3.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.1% ±5.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min ±2.7 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Locust Grove?
No census tract lies mostly in Locust Grove; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 405.02Mayes County | 3,641 | $55,472 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Locust Grove) · Census block assignment files
How does Locust Grove compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Locust Grove is the 8,998th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 170th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Locust Grove ranks 144th of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 170th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 103rd | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 107th | 229 |
| Median household income | 144th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 159th | 229 |
| Median home value | 165th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 204th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 120th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 175th | 226 |
| Median age | 126th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 149th | 229 |
| Work from home | 46th | 140 |
| Travel time to work | 110th | 229 |
Locust Grove's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Locust Grove with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Locust Grove?
15 of the 57 figures for Locust Grove on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Locust Grove are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Locust Grove.