Latimer County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Latimer County, Oklahoma, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Latimer County, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Latimer County, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Latimer County, Oklahoma is 9,555 people, with a median age of 41.4.

We can look at the total population in Latimer County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,555
 -6.68% -10.04%
2020
10,239
 -1.05% -
2019
10,348
 -1.4% -
2018
10,495
 -1.19% -
2017
10,621
 - -

Population of Latimer County, Oklahoma by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
62.2%
66.1%
 -5.90%
Black/African American
1.1%
1.1%
 0.00%
Native
21.9%
20%
 +9.50%
Hispanic
4.5%
3.4%
 +32.35%
Asian
0.9%
0.5%
 +80.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
9.4%
8.9%
 +5.62%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Latimer County, Oklahoma by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.4 -1.19% 41.3 +0.73% 41.5 -2.81%
2020 41.9 +1.45% 41 +2.24% 42.7 0%
2019 41.3 0% 40.1 -0.25% 42.7 +0.47%
2018 41.3 +1.23% 40.2 +1.77% 42.5 +0.95%
2017 40.8 - 39.5 - 42.1 -

The median age of Latimer County, Oklahoma gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 626 -14.69% 568 -11.25% 538 503
10 to 19 824 -17.48% 696 -0.68% 688 682
20 to 29 676 -9.13% 657 -16.44% 614 551
30 to 39 581 -9.2% 614 -11.95% 526 542
40 to 49 541 -5.42% 558 -3.38% 510 533
50 to 59 707 -20.25% 775 -19.54% 574 634
60 to 69 684 -6.67% 641 -18.36% 636 524
70+ 748 +4.82% 725 0.38% 781 719

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Latimer County, Oklahoma is $39,939.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Latimer County.

  • Under 25
    $27,417.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,819.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,354.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,494.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Latimer County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Latimer County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Latimer County, Oklahoma is currently $62,563.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.65% of households in Latimer County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Latimer County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.57%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Latimer County is $26,072.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Latimer County by the total population of Latimer County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Latimer County, Oklahoma, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Latimer County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.01%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.53%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.39%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Latimer County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Latimer County over the age of 16 is 7,712.

Of those people, a total of 50.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Latimer County is 45.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 568 38.40% 34.40%
20 to 24 years 625 69.80% 11.00%
25 to 29 years 540 75.00% 14.10%
30 to 34 years 479 72.40% 1.40%
35 to 44 years 1,092 74.50% 5.30%
45 to 54 years 1,099 66.30% 9.50%
55 to 59 years 649 56.10% 8.00%
60 to 64 years 645 48.80% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 1,038 15.10% 3.80%
75 years and over 977 9.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Latimer County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,258 49.20% 9.90%
Black or African American 102 26.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,512 55.60% 6.80%
Asian 63 55.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 47 59.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 730 49.30% 9.20%
Hispanic or Latino 251 79.70% 7.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,102 48.20% 10.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Latimer County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Latimer County is 3,533, with median earnings of $32,115.00.

Women in Latimer County, Oklahoma earning approximately 66.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,533 $32,115.00
Male 1,899 $38,042.00
Female 1,634 $25,446.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 231 $51,705.00
Business and Financial 91 $52,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $29,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $31,595.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $63,750.00
Community and Social Service 58 $40,250.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 249 $31,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $21,563.00
Healthcare Practitioners 286 $59,565.00
Healthcare Support 109 $25,288.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $22,500.00
Law Enforcement 48 $28,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 172 $10,139.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 188 $16,667.00
Personal Care and Service 85 $20,625.00
Sales 290 $20,203.00
Office and Administrative Support 493 $29,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $36,750.00
Construction and Extraction 290 $33,790.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 208 $49,423.00
Production 285 $43,313.00
Transportation and Material Moving 182 $29,537.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 155 $53,365.00 76 $41,250.00
Business and Financial 27 $81,442.00 64 $43,824.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $0.00 11 $28,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 49 $31,767.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 1 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 49 $29,063.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 41 $48,250.00 208 $25,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $24,464.00 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 82 $64,107.00 204 $49,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 109 $25,288.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $22,500.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 48 $28,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 87 $12,153.00 85 $8,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 122 $23,182.00 66 $7,031.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $42,143.00 67 $18,542.00
Sales 122 $35,000.00 168 $15,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 93 $34,896.00 400 $28,077.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 61 $37,250.00 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 281 $33,911.00 9 $16,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 206 $49,519.00 2 $0.00
Production 222 $52,500.00 63 $29,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 159 $29,943.00 23 $27,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,852 households in Latimer County, with an average household size of 2.4 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,685 families in Latimer County with an average family size of 2.89 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,023 242 420 1,167
Average Household Size 2.93 3.2 3 1.1
Total Families 2,023 242 420 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.73 2.84 0

Poverty

Of the 2,685 families in Latimer County, 15.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Latimer County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,707 housing units in Latimer County, Oklahoma.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,852 81.84%
Vacant 855 18.16%

19.38% of the total 4,707 housing units in Latimer County are rental units. This is approximately 912 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,689 are occupied by the owner - or 57.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Latimer County is $674.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Latimer County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    251
  • Less than $500
    195
  • $500 to $999
    657
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    54
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    5

Property Value

The median value of a property in Latimer County is $90,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Latimer County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    712
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    736
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    478
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    342
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    252
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    141
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    18
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Latimer County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Latimer County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    291
  • 1940 to 1949
    193
  • 1950 to 1959
    282
  • 1960 to 1969
    441
  • 1970 to 1979
    966
  • 1980 to 1989
    878
  • 1990 to 1999
    502
  • 2000 to 2009
    834
  • 2010 to 2013
    295
  • 2014 or later
    25

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Latimer County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    149
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,179
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,343
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,181

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Latimer County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Latimer County that commute to work in a particular way.

26.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Latimer County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    201
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    726
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    356
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    489
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    278
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    125
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    292
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    105
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    81
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    344
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    194
  • 90 or more minutes
    115

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Latimer County, Oklahoma in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Latimer County, Oklahoma

We have data for 6 places in Latimer County, Oklahoma. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.