County · Oklahoma
Pushmataha County, Oklahoma
Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. Pushmataha County had 10,807 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, about level with 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 8 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 40127.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,807
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,812 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,790
Median household income
$47,940
±$4,674 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$132,300
±$18,245 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$667
±$45 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Pushmataha County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,812 residents in Pushmataha County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,807 for July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,790 over 1,396 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,790 | 4,028,634 | −338 |
| Households | 4,431±112 | 1,562,389 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.06 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,708±34 | 1,775,127 | −471 |
Pushmataha County's population since 2000
From 11,667 in 2000 to 10,807 in 2025: down 7.4%. 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 Pushmataha County?
Pushmataha County holds 8 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Antlers with 2,186 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Antlers | 2,221 | $36,336 |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 555 | $23,214 |
| Rattan | 276 | $45,000 |
| TuskahomaGEOID 4075300 | 102 | not published |
| MoyersGEOID 4049750 | 60 | not published |
| AlbionGEOID 4001050 | 58 | $35,000 |
| NashobaGEOID 4050350 | 51 | not published |
| FinleyGEOID 4026000 | 38 | 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 Pushmataha County?
The median resident of Pushmataha County is 43.8 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 22.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.9%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 16.5%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8±0.4 | 37.0 | −0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.1 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.7%±0.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% | 12.7% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.9%±0.4 pts | 62.1% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 6.8% | +0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 16.5%±1.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.2%±1.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0%±1.0 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±1.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 28.4%±1.8 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.5%±1.8 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8%±1.9 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.6%±1.9 pts | 28.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±1.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.8 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 Pushmataha County earn?
Half of Pushmataha County's 4,431 households earn less than $47,940 a year (±$4,674), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $46,387 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,940±$4,674 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,795±$3,744 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,508±$1,614 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.7%±2.3 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.9%±4.9 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.7%±2.2 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.3%±2.6 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 Pushmataha County?
Owners occupy 74.9% of Pushmataha County's occupied homes and renters 25.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $132,300 by its owner (±$18,245). The median renter pays $667 a month including utilities, and 31.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $132,300±$18,245 | $199,800 | +$33,229 |
| Median gross rent | $667±$45 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.5%±7.0 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,121±$87 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.9%±2.5 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,708±34 | 1,775,127 | −471 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9%±2.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.3%±2.1 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.3%±1.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±1.1 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 Pushmataha County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Pushmataha County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Pushmataha County get to work?
81.7% of Pushmataha County's workers drive alone and 4.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.7%±2.0 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.4 pts | 5.0% | −3.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.7%±2.6 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7%±2.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9%±1.4 pts | 9.4% | +2.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min±2.6 | 22.4 min | −3.6 min |
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 Pushmataha County's census tracts?
Pushmataha County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,328 (Tract 977.01) to $61,574 (Tract 978).
| Tract 97640127097600 | 2,649±183 | $42,792 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 977.0140127097701 | 2,655±256 | $37,328 |
| Tract 977.0240127097702 | 2,889±239 | $51,591 |
| Tract 97840127097800 | 2,597±270 | $61,574 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pushmataha County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 55th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th of 77 |
| Median household income | 72nd of 77 |
| Median home value | 50th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 73rd of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65th of 77 |
| Median age | 5th 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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