Population 300,047 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cleveland County
Household size in Cleveland County
| Period | Cleveland County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Cleveland County has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.57, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cleveland County
| Period | Cleveland County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 36.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 37.2 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Cleveland County is 37.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cleveland County
| Period | Cleveland County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Cleveland County (12.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cleveland County
Renters in Cleveland County
| Period | Cleveland County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 33.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.6% | 35.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 36.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.1% | 36.4% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Cleveland County is about as common as it is nationally: 36.1% of households rent, against 34.8%. Just over four in ten owners (41.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Oklahoma counties have a higher share of renters: only seven of 77.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cleveland County
| Period | Cleveland County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Cleveland County as nationally: 8.5%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Oklahoma's 77 counties, only five have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cleveland County
| Period | Cleveland County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1986 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Cleveland County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing. Of Oklahoma's 77 counties, only five have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cleveland County
| Period | Cleveland County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $849 | $795 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $919 | $899 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,034 | $1,004 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,308 | $1,286 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$459 | +$491 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cleveland County costs $1,308 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $459 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Among Oklahoma's 77 counties, though, only one other has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cleveland County
Bachelor's degrees in Cleveland County
| Period | Cleveland County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 29.2% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 29.6% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 31.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 34.5% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Cleveland County (38.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Oklahoma City area as a whole (34.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Oklahoma county has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cleveland County
| Period | Cleveland County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 88.1% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 89.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 89.7% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in Cleveland County have finished high school (92.7%), above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points, mirroring the country. Of Oklahoma's 77 counties, only five have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cleveland County
| Period | Cleveland County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Cleveland County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cleveland County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland County | 2.52 | 37.3 | 12.1% | 36.1% | 8.5% | 1990 | $1,308 | 38.0% | 92.7% | 5.0% |
| McClain County | 2.77 | 39.5 | 8.1% | 20.7% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,118 | 28.4% | 89.3% | 4.3% |
| Grady County | 2.73 | 40.2 | 8.8% | 25.0% | 10.8% | 1985 | $977 | 23.2% | 90.9% | 5.4% |
| Pottawatomie County | 2.61 | 38.4 | 11.0% | 29.6% | 10.6% | 1982 | $922 | 20.3% | 88.7% | 5.4% |
| Seminole County | 2.60 | 39.2 | 14.7% | 29.0% | 18.2% | 1974 | $798 | 16.0% | 86.4% | 6.3% |
| Caddo County | 2.83 | 37.6 | 13.4% | 27.3% | 18.2% | 1972 | $765 | 15.6% | 87.1% | 5.7% |
| Washita County | 2.55 | 41.6 | 10.9% | 24.0% | 19.7% | 1967 | $816 | 19.6% | 87.5% | 5.8% |
| McIntosh County | 2.50 | 45.4 | 11.7% | 23.4% | 27.8% | 1982 | $789 | 16.0% | 87.0% | 5.0% |
| Beckham County | 2.42 | 37.0 | 12.9% | 32.2% | 18.0% | 1980 | $886 | 14.2% | 84.0% | 7.5% |
| Haskell County | 2.54 | 41.3 | 8.6% | 21.7% | 18.4% | 1983 | $783 | 16.2% | 84.8% | 6.4% |
| Wheeler County | 2.53 | 43.9 | 14.6% | 23.8% | 25.3% | 1969 | $998 | 17.1% | 88.6% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cleveland County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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