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Seminole County, Oklahoma
Seminole County, Oklahoma. Seminole County had 23,441 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. It holds 9 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 40133.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,441
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,556 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,494
Median household income
$48,062
±$2,882 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$99,500
±$5,982 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$752
±$38 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Seminole County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,556 residents in Seminole County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,441 for July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 23,494 over 633 square miles of land.
| Measure | Seminole County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,494 | 4,028,634 | −1,338 |
| Households | 8,782±146 | 1,562,389 | −535 |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.04 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,838±70 | 1,775,127 | −893 |
Seminole County's population since 2000
From 24,894 in 2000 to 23,441 in 2025: down 5.8%. 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 Seminole County?
Seminole County holds 9 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Seminole with 7,393 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Seminole | 7,146 | $39,121 |
|---|---|---|
| Wewoka | 3,133 | $37,986 |
| Konawa | 1,288 | $33,789 |
| Bowlegs | 357 | $61,250 |
| Maud | 867 | $43,875 |
| Cromwell | 238 | $58,026 |
| DixonGEOID 4021000 | 168 | $28,173 |
| SasakwaGEOID 4065500 | 80 | not published |
| LimaGEOID 4043000 | 68 | 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 Seminole County?
The median resident of Seminole County is 39.2 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 18.4% 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 18.0%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Seminole County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2±0.5 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3%±0.1 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4%±0.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.7% | 12.7% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.4%±0.4 pts | 62.1% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | −1.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 18.0%±1.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.5%±1.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±0.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±0.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 24.1%±1.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.1%±1.1 pts | 12.9% | −2.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5%±1.2 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.9%±1.1 pts | 28.3% | +1.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±0.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.5 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 Seminole County earn?
Half of Seminole County's 8,782 households earn less than $48,062 a year (±$2,882), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $48,456 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Seminole County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,062±$2,882 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,114±$2,003 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,225±$806 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.7%±1.9 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.2%±4.0 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.9%±1.7 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.7%±1.6 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 Seminole County?
Owners occupy 71.0% of Seminole County's occupied homes and renters 29.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $99,500 by its owner (±$5,982). The median renter pays $752 a month including utilities, and 38.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Seminole County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $99,500±$5,982 | $199,800 | +$7,936 |
| Median gross rent | $752±$38 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.9%±4.8 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,136±$43 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.0%±1.8 pts | 65.8% | +3.0 pts |
| Housing units | 10,838±70 | 1,775,127 | −893 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6%±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.7%±1.9 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.1%±1.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.0%±1.3 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 Seminole County building?
Builders took permits for 101 new housing units across Seminole County in 2025 (49 single-family), 4.3 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 Seminole County get to work?
79.1% of Seminole County's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Seminole County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.0%±1.4 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±1.2 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1%±1.8 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±1.6 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1%±1.1 pts | 9.4% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min±1.1 | 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 Seminole County's census tracts?
Seminole County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $30,625 (Tract 5835) to $66,184 (Tract 5832).
| Tract 583140133583100 | 1,607±159 | $50,515 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 583240133583200 | 3,157±237 | $66,184 |
| Tract 583340133583300 | 2,754±201 | $54,792 |
| Tract 583440133583400 | 4,086±298 | $40,647 |
| Tract 583540133583500 | 1,876±211 | $30,625 |
| Tract 583640133583600 | 3,985±184 | $42,708 |
| Tract 583740133583700 | 2,210±146 | $62,639 |
| Tract 583840133583800 | 2,451±232 | $43,500 |
| Tract 583940133583900 | 1,368±182 | $44,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Seminole County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 52nd of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 77 |
| Median household income | 70th of 77 |
| Median home value | 71st of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 60th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62nd of 77 |
| Median age | 43rd 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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