Population 39,604 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mayes County
Household size in Mayes County
| Period | Mayes County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Mayes County average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.52, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
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 Mayes County
| Period | Mayes County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Mayes County are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Oklahoma as a whole, where the median age is 38.0. The median age has climbed from 40.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Mayes County
| Period | Mayes County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Mayes County as they are nationally: 11.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.1 points since 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 Mayes County
Renters in Mayes County
| Period | Mayes County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Mayes County own their homes; 25.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over half of owners (52.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 Mayes County
| Period | Mayes County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mayes County: 14.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Mayes County
| Period | Mayes County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Mayes County was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 Mayes County
| Period | Mayes County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $570 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $653 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $779 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $870 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$300 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mayes County costs $870 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $300 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Mayes County
Bachelor's degrees in Mayes County
| Period | Mayes County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Mayes County: 18.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Mayes County
| Period | Mayes County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.5% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Mayes County is close to the national rate: 89.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Mayes County
| Period | Mayes County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Mayes County: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.7 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Mayes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayes County | 2.59 | 41.0 | 11.2% | 25.6% | 14.9% | 1983 | $870 | 18.3% | 89.8% | 6.6% |
| Rogers County | 2.67 | 39.9 | 10.6% | 22.2% | 6.7% | 1992 | $1,146 | 26.7% | 92.7% | 4.7% |
| Tulsa County | 2.55 | 36.8 | 12.1% | 40.3% | 8.0% | 1981 | $1,305 | 33.7% | 89.5% | 5.5% |
| Benton County | 2.75 | 36.8 | 10.3% | 33.0% | 8.8% | 2000 | $1,374 | 38.4% | 90.2% | 3.1% |
| Pawnee County | 2.58 | 41.2 | 10.6% | 20.5% | 15.5% | 1978 | $884 | 16.7% | 87.0% | 4.5% |
| Carroll County | 2.65 | 44.3 | 7.0% | 22.5% | 17.3% | 1987 | $832 | 18.9% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| Noble County | 2.61 | 43.2 | 7.4% | 22.3% | 18.8% | 1973 | $826 | 18.6% | 89.7% | 2.9% |
| Boone County | 2.50 | 43.0 | 7.8% | 29.2% | 12.3% | 1986 | $737 | 17.0% | 92.5% | 2.7% |
| Marion County | 2.24 | 50.8 | 6.0% | 18.7% | 20.0% | 1986 | $844 | 14.9% | 85.6% | 4.9% |
| Garfield County | 2.57 | 38.2 | 11.5% | 34.0% | 13.4% | 1968 | $1,026 | 23.3% | 88.1% | 4.8% |
| Baxter County | 2.22 | 51.0 | 9.2% | 24.8% | 13.5% | 1986 | $838 | 19.2% | 89.6% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Marshall County, MS · Mercer County, OH · Mecosta County, MI · Mecklenburg County, VA · Meade County, SD · McPherson County, KS · McKean County, PA · McDowell County, NC · McCurtain County, OK · McClain County, OK
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 Mayes 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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