County · Oklahoma
Ottawa County, Oklahoma
Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Ottawa County had 30,438 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 10 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 40115.
Ottawa County is the county of the Miami, OK micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,438
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,285 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,341
Median household income
$49,947
±$1,557 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$123,300
±$4,501 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$788
±$17 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Ottawa County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 30,285 residents in Ottawa County. The Census Bureau estimates 30,438 for July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 30,341 over 471 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ottawa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,341 | 4,028,634 | −1,113 |
| Households | 11,921±157 | 1,562,389 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.03 | 2.50 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 13,701±124 | 1,775,127 | −362 |
Ottawa County's population since 2000
From 33,194 in 2000 to 30,438 in 2025: down 8.3%. 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 Ottawa County?
Ottawa County holds 10 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Miami with 12,893 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Miami | 12,969 | $46,410 |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 2,271 | $34,817 |
| Fairland | 1,106 | $42,625 |
| Quapaw | 811 | $40,000 |
| Afton | 734 | $56,875 |
| Wyandotte | 488 | $42,500 |
| North Miami | 290 | $45,625 |
| Peoria | 126 | $28,796 |
| NarcissaGEOID 4050200 | 92 | $68,977 |
| DotyvilleGEOID 4021150 | 89 | $71,250 |
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 Ottawa County?
The median resident of Ottawa County is 37.2 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.4%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 18.4%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ottawa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2±0.3 | 37.0 | −0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1%±0.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.1% | 12.7% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.4%±0.3 pts | 62.1% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 18.4%±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.4%±0.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±0.3 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5%±0.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±0.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 21.6%±0.9 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.9%±1.1 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.7%±0.8 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.0%±0.8 pts | 28.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±0.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±0.4 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 Ottawa County earn?
Half of Ottawa County's 11,921 households earn less than $49,947 a year (±$1,557), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $49,070 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ottawa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,947±$1,557 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,907±$1,933 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,611±$729 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.9%±1.1 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.4%±2.3 pts | 20.1% | −3.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.6%±1.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.6%±1.4 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 Ottawa County?
Owners occupy 67.5% of Ottawa County's occupied homes and renters 32.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $123,300 by its owner (±$4,501). The median renter pays $788 a month including utilities, and 35.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ottawa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $123,300±$4,501 | $199,800 | +$17,091 |
| Median gross rent | $788±$17 | $1,014 | −$45 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.7%±3.2 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,141±$24 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.5%±1.2 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,701±124 | 1,775,127 | −362 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6%±0.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.7%±1.1 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.2%±0.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.1%±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 Ottawa County building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units across Ottawa County in 2025 (17 single-family), 0.6 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 Ottawa County get to work?
81.7% of Ottawa County's workers drive alone and 4.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Ottawa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.2%±1.0 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±0.6 pts | 5.0% | −2.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.7%±1.3 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6%±1.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9%±0.7 pts | 9.4% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min±0.7 | 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 Ottawa County's census tracts?
Ottawa County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,756 (Tract 5742) to $63,344 (Tract 5747).
| Tract 574140115574100 | 3,736±181 | $58,300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 574240115574200 | 2,673±138 | $36,756 |
| Tract 574340115574300 | 2,771±143 | $46,685 |
| Tract 574440115574400 | 2,586±150 | $37,500 |
| Tract 574540115574500 | 2,152±137 | $37,941 |
| Tract 574640115574600 | 4,243±171 | $50,417 |
| Tract 574740115574700 | 4,355±250 | $63,344 |
| Tract 574840115574800 | 4,392±249 | $49,278 |
| Tract 574940115574900 | 3,433±171 | $53,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ottawa County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 32nd of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 45th of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 77 |
| Median household income | 64th of 77 |
| Median home value | 56th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 53rd of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 14th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71st of 77 |
| Median age | 64th 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 Ottawa 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.