County · Oklahoma
Love County, Oklahoma
Love County, Oklahoma. Love County had 10,780 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 5 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 40085.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,780
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,146 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,261
Median household income
$66,580
±$6,238 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$171,000
±$8,764 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$939
±$42 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Love County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,146 residents in Love County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,780 for July 1, 2025, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,261 over 514 square miles of land.
| Measure | Love County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,261 | 4,028,634 | +198 |
| Households | 3,899±106 | 1,562,389 | +631 |
| Average household size | 2.61±0.07 | 2.50 | −0.44 |
| Housing units | 4,732±23 | 1,775,127 | +144 |
Love County's population since 2000
From 8,831 in 2000 to 10,780 in 2025: up 22.1%. 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 Love County?
Love County holds 5 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Marietta, Love County with 2,982 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Marietta, Love County | 2,719 | $51,838 |
|---|---|---|
| Burneyville | 815 | $73,558 |
| Thackerville | 400 | $58,500 |
| Greenville | 167 | $69,688 |
| LeonGEOID 4042450 | 74 | $41,250 |
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 Love County?
The median resident of Love County is 39.1 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.2%. 6.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Love County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1±0.8 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.1%±0.1 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1%±0.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.2% | 12.7% | +2.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.5%±0.4 pts | 62.1% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | −0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6%±0.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.5%±1.0 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.1%±1.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.5%±1.8 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.2%±1.7 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5%±1.6 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.6%±2.1 pts | 28.3% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8%±1.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±1.0 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 Love County earn?
Half of Love County's 3,899 households earn less than $66,580 a year (±$6,238), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $60,795 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Love County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,580±$6,238 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,462±$5,343 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,216±$1,418 | $35,624 | +$5,096 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0%±2.4 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.5%±4.9 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8%±2.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.1%±2.7 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 Love County?
Owners occupy 73.0% of Love County's occupied homes and renters 27.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,000 by its owner (±$8,764). The median renter pays $939 a month including utilities, and 21.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Love County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,000±$8,764 | $199,800 | +$33,531 |
| Median gross rent | $939±$42 | $1,014 | +$59 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.9%±6.1 pts | 37.5% | −10.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,303±$65 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.0%±3.0 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,732±23 | 1,775,127 | +144 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±2.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.4%±2.8 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.4%±2.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±0.9 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 Love County building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units across Love County in 2025 (12 single-family), 1.7 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 Love County get to work?
78.8% of Love County's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Love County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.0%±2.1 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±1.4 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8%±2.7 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.0%±2.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5%±1.3 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min±1.5 | 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 Love County's census tracts?
Love County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,207 (Tract 941) to $71,357 (Tract 943).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Love County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 57th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th of 77 |
| Median household income | 12th of 77 |
| Median home value | 20th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57th of 77 |
| Median age | 45th 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
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 Love County 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' school search.