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Blaine County, Oklahoma
Blaine County, Oklahoma. Blaine County had 8,515 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. It holds 10 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 40011.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,515
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,735 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,570
Median household income
$61,642
±$3,194 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$126,900
±$17,618 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$852
±$48 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Blaine County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,735 residents in Blaine County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,515 for July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,570 over 928 square miles of land.
| Measure | Blaine County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,570 | 4,028,634 | −986 |
| Households | 3,381±146 | 1,562,389 | −517 |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.10 | 2.50 | +0.30 |
| Housing units | 4,581±56 | 1,775,127 | −471 |
Blaine County's population since 2000
From 11,976 in 2000 to 8,515 in 2025: down 28.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Blaine County?
Blaine County holds 10 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Watonga with 2,594 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Watonga | 2,690 | $54,081 |
|---|---|---|
| Okeene | 1,090 | $57,917 |
| Geary | 994 | $50,677 |
| Canton | 468 | $60,417 |
| Hydro | 927 | $40,341 |
| LongdaleGEOID 4043950 | 186 | $53,750 |
| GreenfieldGEOID 4031250 | 114 | $73,250 |
| HitchcockGEOID 4034850 | 102 | $57,188 |
| HomesteadGEOID 4035800 | 41 | not published |
| Eagle CityGEOID 4022300 | 40 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Blaine County?
The median resident of Blaine County is 41.2 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.6%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Blaine County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2±0.8 | 37.0 | −2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 24.6%±0.5 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6%±0.4 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.6% | 12.7% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.3%±0.3 pts | 62.1% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 6.1%±0.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.1%±1.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 6.4% | −4.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.6%±1.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±1.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0%±2.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6%±1.9 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.9%±2.7 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.1%±2.6 pts | 28.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0%±0.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Blaine County earn?
Half of Blaine County's 3,381 households earn less than $61,642 a year (±$3,194), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $56,356 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Blaine County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,642±$3,194 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,495±$5,455 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,589±$2,090 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±3.5 pts | 15.3% | +5.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.0%±7.8 pts | 20.1% | +11.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.3%±2.6 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4%±3.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 Blaine County?
Owners occupy 73.4% of Blaine County's occupied homes and renters 26.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $126,900 by its owner (±$17,618). The median renter pays $852 a month including utilities, and 37.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Blaine County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $126,900±$17,618 | $199,800 | +$22,168 |
| Median gross rent | $852±$48 | $1,014 | +$149 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.1%±8.3 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,226±$71 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.4%±3.5 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,581±56 | 1,775,127 | −471 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7%±2.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±2.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.5%±2.5 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.8%±2.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.6%±2.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Blaine County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units across Blaine County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Blaine County get to work?
85.3% of Blaine County's workers drive alone and 2.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.4%.
| Measure | Blaine County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.1%±2.2 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4%±2.2 pts | 5.0% | +5.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 85.3%±2.7 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6%±2.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min±1.7 | 22.4 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 are Blaine County's census tracts?
Blaine County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,798 (Tract 9589) to $88,542 (Tract 9588).
| Tract 958640011958600 | 1,716±216 | $61,912 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 958740011958700 | 1,360±183 | $74,904 |
| Tract 958840011958800 | 1,027±140 | $88,542 |
| Tract 958940011958900 | 2,847±68 | $54,798 |
| Tract 959040011959000 | 1,620±192 | $58,047 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Blaine County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 61st of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 63rd of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 60th of 77 |
| Median household income | 28th of 77 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 35th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th of 77 |
| Median age | 23rd of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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